3rd Shift Maintenance Technician I - Plastic Molding

Clayens US LLC; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I for the 3rd shift to keep plastic molding equipment running efficiently.

You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, read schematics, and collaborate with production and engineering teams.

This entry-level role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 Months in a maintenance role with emphasis on manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance and electromechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand machine schematics and control circuitry diagrams.
• Experience with plastic machinery operation or plastic molding processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electromechanical maintenance on plastic molding machinery and related equipment.
• Inspect machinery regularly to identify wear, malfunctions, or potential failures and take corrective action as needed.
• Work from drawings, mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic prints, electrical diagrams, and manufacturers’ printed instructions to troubleshoot and locate mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and electrical problems in functional and control systems. Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts or materials.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to minimize production interruptions.
• Read and interpret machine schematics and control circuitry diagrams to guide repair and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support machine setup, adjustments, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections of hydraulic/pneumatic valves, lines, connections, and pumps, and check the micro-preventive maintenance schedule.
• Verifies operation of machine sequence. Removes, cleans, and replaces main feed screw and barrel as required. Inspects parts while disassembled.
• Assures all heater band elements are operable. Replaces worn-out units.
• Rebuilds hydraulic valves and pumps as necessary.
• Uses mechanical maintenance tools, equipment, and machines as required.
• Complies with all LOTO requirements.
• Assists in mold setting as needed.
• Performs facilities maintenance and new machinery installation/modification as required.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electromechanical basics

Read schematics

Safety compliance

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Clayens US LLC in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I for the 3rd shift to keep plastic molding equipment running efficiently.

You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, read schematics, and collaborate with production and engineering teams.

This entry-level role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment with emphasis on safety and reliability.