Maintenance Technician

Nextgen Bioplastics Inc•Sunbury, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment used in plastics packaging manufacturing, including thermoforming, extrusion, blow and injection molding machinery. This role serves as a technical resource for machine reliability, equipment performance, preventative maintenance, and urgent repair needs.

Requirements

Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation.
Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues.
Willingness to be on-call as needed to support plant operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermoforming, extrusion, plastics, or packaging equipment.
Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, or controls troubleshooting experience.
Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
Forklift or scissor lift experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain thermoforming, extrusion, and related production equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Support machine setup, adjustments, changeovers, and startup activities.
Respond to urgent equipment issues to support production continuity.
Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and parts usage documentation.
Work closely with operators, production leads, and management to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Support safe and efficient machine operation during production.
Recommend equipment improvements, repairs, or replacement needs.
Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company safety requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.
Ensure repairs and adjustments are completed safely and properly.