Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Plastics)

Pretium Packaging - USA; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging - USA in Hazle Township, PA seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep complex equipment and facility systems reliable, safe, and efficient. You will perform routine inspections, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions while maintaining thorough logs and equipment records.

You will interpret schematics, work with production and engineering teams, and assist in installing and commissioning new equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Proven maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections, maintenance, and repair of machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions quickly and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance using established procedures and documentation.
• Maintain logs, work orders, and equipment records.
• Assist in installing, modifying, upgrading, and commissioning new equipment.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests to restore safe operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Keep the shop and work areas clean, orderly, and audit-ready.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Why this role mattersUptime fuels production. In this role, you are the specialist who keeps complex equipment and facility systems dependable, safe, and efficient across a plastics manufacturing environment.Your impact in the first 90 daysMaster preventive maintenance schedules and site SOPs.Diagnose and resolve top downtime drivers across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.Build strong partnerships with production and engineering to accelerate reliability gains.Core responsibilitiesRoutine inspections, maintenance, and repair of machinery and facility systems.Troubleshoot malfunctions quickly and implement permanent corrective actions.Perform preventive maintenance using established procedures and documentation.Maintain accurate logs, work orders, and equipment records.Assist in installing, modifying, upgrading, and commissioning new equipment.Respond to urgent maintenance requests to restore safe operation.Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.Keep the shop and work areas clean, orderly, and audit-ready.Must-havesHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.Proven maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.Proficiency with hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or overtime when required.Nice-to-havesCertifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or related trades.Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial machinery.Exceptional organization and time management skills.Conditions you'll work inIndustrial/manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and chemical exposure.Frequent standing, bending, lifting; occasional heavy physical work.Safety protocols are non-negotiable and strictly enforced.ScheduleA-Shift, 12-hour rotation: 6 AM–6 PM.Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.ProficienciesMaintenance and Repair SkillsMechanical Systems & Component RepairPlastic Extrusion ExperienceInjection Molding ExperienceRevised 01/30/2026