Shift Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
Reynolds Consumer Products is hiring a Shift Maintenance Mechanic for its manufacturing plant in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role provides safe, cost-effective, high-quality, technical, and timely maintenance support for plant operations. The mechanic maintains production and support machinery to meet availability, capacity, and reliability needs, while supporting short- and long-range operational plans. The position partners with maintenance, production, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, support continuous improvement, and sustain a safe operating environment. It requires independent judgment in prioritizing work, assessing repair or replacement needs, and securing resources. The schedule is a rotating 12-hour shift covering nights and days. The listed pay range is USD $32.78–$38.09 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of experience as an electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical technician.
- Experience reading mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
- Experience assembling, installing, and setting up mechanical modifications, machinery assemblies, and drive system components.
- Experience installing electrical upgrades and modifications.
- Ability to work safely on elevated platforms, rooftops, and other heights.
- Availability for overtime to cover other shifts as necessary, and for holidays or weekends when required for shutdown work.
- Troubleshooting skill, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and relevant schooling, degrees, and work experience are considered in candidate evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Perform proactive maintenance, identify equipment problems and root causes, write work requests, and complete work orders to prevent breakdowns and maintain plant uptime.
- Perform mechanical and electrical service and repair on plant machinery and support equipment.
- Install electrical power and control systems.
- Assist Preventative Maintenance team members with PM tasks as requested.
- Evaluate equipment repair or replacement costs.
- Procure outside resources and information needed to service or repair equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors outside business hours to obtain parts or supplies when production needs require it.
- Provide advanced electrical troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, motor drive, and control systems as training and schooling allow.
- Support the writing and use of Standard Work Procedures.
- Assemble, install, and set up mechanical modifications, machinery assemblies, and drive system components.
- Install electrical upgrades and modifications.
- Follow safe electrical and mechanical operating procedures and maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Perform work in a manner that protects individual health, well-being, and the environment, including working safely at heights.
- Support and train others in the proper use of the help chain.
- Work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Participate in shift and maintenance team continuous improvement efforts.
- Support cross-functional work teams with an emphasis on customer focus.
- Work overtime to cover other shift vacations as necessary and work holidays or weekends when required for shutdown work.
- Perform other duties as they develop or are assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
