Maintenance Technician- Erie
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician supports safe and effective plant operations by troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing, support, automation, and auxiliary infrastructure systems. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, rebuilds components for reuse, fabricates machine parts, and assists with equipment installations and facility improvements. The technician works frequently with production supervisors, team members, and electricians; documents equipment changes; and helps train team members in maintenance, equipment operation, and safe work practices. The position also includes setting up inspection cameras according to quality guidelines and making suggestions to improve plant operations. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Complete a pre-employment mechanical aptitude test.
- Complete in-house Certified Electrical Worker (CEW) training within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated safety-first focus.
- At least 2 years of industrial maintenance or similar experience.
- Must have tools required for industrial maintenance, except specialty tools, power tools, and machine shop tools.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to communicate with team members.
- Ability to work at heights; passing fall protection and mobile elevated work platform training is required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in different positions throughout the shift.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and plastic processing equipment.
- Knowledge of utility system components, including compressed air, cooling water, and vacuum systems.
- Knowledge of plant electrical systems, including NFPA 70e qualifications.
- Knowledge of PLC controls and electronics for automation equipment.
- Qualification to use maintenance shop tools to fabricate parts, including vertical mills, drill presses, brake/shear equipment, and MIG/TIG welders.
Nice To Haves
- Prior plastics experience, specifically operating and maintaining compression molding equipment.
- Cross-functional training in mechanical and electrical areas, with 5 or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Vocational education or training in machine repair, industrial electricity, or equivalent programs from an accredited school.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safety-oriented approach for personal safety and the safety of all team members.
- Communicate frequently with production supervisors and other team members about machine repair needs.
- Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and automation systems.
- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair auxiliary infrastructure systems, including compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, and carton systems.
- Identify, determine, and rebuild components such as pumps, valves, solenoids, and vacuum systems for reuse.
- Fabricate machine parts using maintenance shop tools.
- Perform project work involving equipment installation and repairs or improvements to building infrastructure and other facility areas.
- Support and work with electricians on electrical and electronic controls repairs as necessary.
- Set up inspection cameras using quality control guidelines.
- Suggest improvements to increase plant operating effectiveness.
- Perform preventive and corrective work as directed, particularly on support equipment.
- Document all changes made to equipment.
- Continuously train and learn new subject areas to improve personal skills.
- Train team members in equipment maintenance practices, operation, and safe work practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
