Extruder Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

EAM-Mosca Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid vacation and holidays

Life Insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

EAM-Mosca Corp., Hazle Township PA, a leading provider of end-of-line packaging machinery and consumable strapping solutions, is seeking an Extruder Maintenance Technician (Nightshift).

The role focuses on promoting safety, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, repairing PLC-driven equipment, and supporting the preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime. Strong teamwork and hands-on maintenance skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year vocational school or commensurate experience preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledge at intermediate to advanced levels.
• Fundamental to applied knowledge of PLCs.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintenance Excellence experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Able to lift 49 lbs and stand for up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and address production issues with operations (mechanical/electrical).
• Repair electrical and control devices including AC/DC drives, motors, sensors, and power supplies.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to validate work performed.
• Support the Preventive Maintenance program to reduce downtime.
• Complete all assigned work orders on time and maintain records.
• Assist in identifying required parts and manage inventories.
• Assist production, process engineers, and project engineers on priorities.
• Assist with equipment startups, line changes, and shutdowns.
• Share knowledge and train new personnel.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and tools.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Supervision-free work

Maintenance Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Two-year vocational school or commensurate experience

Job description

EAM-Mosca Corp., Hazle Township PA, a dynamic market leader in the area of end-of-line automated packaging machinery and consumable strapping solutions, is seeking a driven Extruder Maintenance Technician (Nightshift).

EAM-Mosca is privately held and retains a unique, focused, entrepreneurial culture. EAM-Mosca also enjoys a blue-chip client base of highly successful North and South American manufacturing companies and has a portfolio of products applicable to a variety of end-use markets. The key to the ongoing success of the business is a system-based product portfolio featuring standard as well as custom engineered packaging machinery solutions and a superior consumable packaging product, complimented by quality technical service and readily available aftersales parts support.

Summary:

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures:
• Troubleshoot and work with our operations team to address and resolve production issues bothmechanical/electrical
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and/or control devices including AC or DC drives, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, sensors,and indicator lights.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to validate work performed.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted and maintain complete records of work performed.
• Assist in identifying required parts, maintain current inventories and reorder parts as necessary.
• Complete standard work.
• Gain a working knowledge of plant equipment and how it operates.
• Assists production, process engineers, and project engineers in meeting daily priorities, coverage and special projects.
• Assist with equipment unexpected shutdowns, change overs and line startups.
• Share knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training new personnel.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including housekeeping of maintenance shops and toolboxes.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum completion of (2) year vocational school or commensurate experience, preferred.
• Minimum (3) three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced electrical knowledge and skills.
• Fundamental to applied knowledge of PLCs.
• Good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Able to perform assigned duties without direct supervision.
• Maintenance Excellence experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours

Excellent Pay and Benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.