Industrial Maintenance

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Evansville, IN is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing machinery to keep lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with preference for automation, robotics, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance in manufacturing or plastics environments.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Electrical maintenance experience required.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and PLCs preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various physical positions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Assist with installation, calibration, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Electrical testing equipment

Robotics

Job description

Company Overview:
We are a leading company in the plastics industry, dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support our production operations and ensure equipment runs reliably and efficiently.

Position Overview:
The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with automation, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment
• Assist with installation, calibration, and maintenance of production equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in manufacturing or plastics industry
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Electrical maintenance experience required
• Experience with automation, robotics, and PLCs preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various physical positions as needed