3rd Shift Maintenance Technician – Plastics & Automation

Software Placement Group, SPG

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 76,000

Full time

9 days ago

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401k with company match

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Job summary

SPG, a plastics manufacturer in Kansas City, MO, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for its 3rd shift. You will keep production equipment running safely and efficiently, with on-call responsibilities to support continuous operations.

The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, reading blueprints, and performing repairs across presses and auxiliary equipment. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public
Mathematical skills including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rate, ratio, percent, and graph interpretation
Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, data analysis, Windows, and PLC programming software
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables
Industrial maintenance certification
Hi-Lo license required
Crane and rigging training required
Ability to work well with others
Safety-conscious with consistent use of PPE, including hard hat
Ability to read and understand blueprints, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
Ability to read electrical prints
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems
Self-motivated
Available for 24-hour on-call duty
Lock out tag out training required
Knowledge of basic electricity, electrical distribution, and electrical control
Experience with PLCs and digital electronics
Experience with hydraulics, including proportional and servo hydraulics
Pneumatic control knowledge (per division requirements)
Willingness to complete equipment-specific training
Blueprint reading skills
Experience with measuring and testing equipment
Building maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Maintain rigid safety standards related to plant operation
Collaborate with other plant departments on cross-functional projects
Perform assigned equipment work and repairs in a timely manner
Keep work areas, tools, and maintenance supplies clean and organized
Replace lamps and repair/maintain bathroom facilities
Keep parking lots and walkways clean and free of debris
Maintain all equipment in top working condition
Order and track repair parts to maintain inventory levels
Complete required paperwork, including PM documentation
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance
Understand the sequence of operations on presses
Recommend machine repairs, issue work orders, and follow up on completion
Troubleshoot plastic injection molding machines and support equipment such as granulators, thermolators, material dryers, and DMEs
Troubleshoot secondary and auxiliary equipment, replacing sensors as needed to maintain daily production
Disassemble, measure, and install barrels, screws, tip assemblies, heater bands, and complete injection units
Prioritize daily work as it arises
Perform any work necessary for the safety and efficiency of the plant and its employees
Work collaboratively with others to complete tasks
Be available to stay after scheduled hours or respond to 24-hour call-ins
Report or initiate corrective action for unsafe conditions immediately
Continue training as required
Operate hi-lo equipment safely, maintaining awareness of surroundings and stopping at cross aisles
Assume supervisory responsibilities temporarily if the Maintenance Manager position becomes vacant
Serve as a member of the environmental response team, fire brigade, and first responder team as needed, with specialized training; provide on-the-job training to other personnel
Perform other duties as assigned