Industrial Maintenance Technician - Night Shift (12-Hours)

Southeastern Container; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Container, Inc. is seeking a Flake-to-Pellet Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of the NGR flake-to-pellet system, crane systems, and material-handling equipment.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production targets. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, reading manuals and drawings, and documenting work orders and downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of flake-to-pellet systems or similar processes is preferred.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance and to maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on the flake-to-pellet system and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Inspect and repair motors, gearboxes, belts, pumps, valves, sensors, and other components.
• Support start-up, shutdown, changeover, and commissioning activities with Operations and Technical staff.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, parts usage, downtime, and equipment history.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Instrumentation

Process-control

Tools

PLC systems

Sensors

VFDs

Job description

Southeastern Container, Inc. is one of the largest leading manufacturers of PET beverage bottles and preforms, proudly supplying the Coca-Cola bottling system throughout the East Coast and Midwest. For over 40 years, we’ve built a reputation for stability, quality, and sustained growth. We are now seeking talented individuals to join our team for the following role:The Flake to Pellet Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and improvement of the NGR flake-to-pellet system, crane system, material-handling equipment, extrusion and pelletizing equipment, electrical controls, and related support systems. The position supports continuous plant operations by minimizing equipment downtime, completing preventive and predictive maintenance, and helping ensure equipment operates safely and in accordance with production, quality, and regulatory requirements.Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on the flake-to-pellet system, extrusion and pelletizing equipment, feeders, conveyors, material-handling systems, crane systems, and related support equipment.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation, and process-control systems within the scope of training and authorization.Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime and production interruptions.Inspect, repair, replace, align, and adjust motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, pumps, valves, screens, filters, blowers, heaters, and related components.Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, variable frequency drives, control panels, and automated equipment within the scope of training and authorization.Support equipment start-up, shutdown, changeover, and commissioning activities in coordination with Operations and technical personnel.Perform lubrication, equipment inspections, condition monitoring, and other preventive or predictive maintenance activities as assigned.Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.Complete work orders, inspection records, equipment history, parts usage, downtime documentation, and other maintenance reports accurately and on time.Assist with equipment modifications, reliability improvements, capital projects, and continuous-improvement activities.Coordinate with Operations, the FTP Technical Lead, Quality, Engineering, vendors, and outside contractors as necessary to resolve equipment issues.Maintain appropriate spare-parts levels and promptly communicate parts, tools, or service requirements to Maintenance leadership.Safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, lifting devices, welding equipment, and maintenance equipment for which the employee is trained and authorized.Follow all Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, arc-flash, confined-space, machine-guarding, fall-protection, hot-work, crane, rigging, and other applicable safety requirements.Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with housekeeping, sanitation, environmental, and safety expectations.Report unsafe conditions, injuries, spills, equipment damage, quality concerns, and process deviations promptly to appropriate leadership.Participate in required training, safety meetings, shift handoffs, root-cause reviews, and continuous-improvement activities.Comply with all requirements relating to employee safety, product safety, product legality, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.