Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Preventive Maintenance Technician performs scheduled maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and repairs on production machinery in a plastic cap manufacturing facility. Equipment includes lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyor systems, and other automated production equipment. The role primarily focuses on improving equipment reliability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and maintaining consistent production and product quality, while also assisting with equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs as needed. The technician completes preventive maintenance on schedule, identifies developing equipment problems before they cause downtime, responds to breakdowns, maintains accurate maintenance records, and supports safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and involves working around production equipment and performing physical maintenance tasks. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime potentially required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission, bearings, lubrication, and pneumatic equipment.
- Basic electrical knowledge of 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and safely use common maintenance tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with production and maintenance personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in industrial maintenance.
- Familiarity with automated production equipment, sensors, and basic electrical diagrams.
- Experience with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems and vision inspection systems.
- Familiarity with 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Basic fabrication and machining skills, including the ability to perform simple equipment modifications or component repairs.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on lining machines, rotary assembly machines, conveyors, and other production equipment.
- Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and replace worn or damaged components, including bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, gears, and pneumatic components.
- Inspect machine timing, alignment, indexing mechanisms, tooling, and material feed systems to ensure proper operation.
- Maintain conveyor systems, including belt tracking, chain tension, rollers, drive components, and product transfer points.
- Assist with equipment breakdowns by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and sensor-related issues within training and authorization.
- Apply basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot 24V DC, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems in accordance with safety procedures and qualifications.
- Identify developing equipment problems, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Verify proper machine operation after maintenance or repairs and communicate equipment status to production.
- Complete PM checklists and accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and follow-up needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding requirements, and applicable quality and housekeeping standards.
- Prioritize tasks, work independently, and collaborate with production and maintenance personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
