KWP Maintenance Technician

KW Plastics & KW Plastics Recycling Division; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KW Plastics & KW Plastics Recycling Division is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment at our Troy, Alabama facility.

You will diagnose equipment failures, repair components, and perform electrical work while following safety procedures and documenting all work orders and PM logs for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass forklift certification (written & hands on).
• Valid I.D. and ability to pass pre-employment medical screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and facility systems according to schedule.
• Diagnose equipment failures and take corrective action to restore operations quickly and safely.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, sensors, switches, and cylinders.
• Perform basic electrical work including checking voltages, replacing sensors, starters, relays, and wiring connections.
• Assist with machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers as needed.
• Use schematics, manuals, and technical documents to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Document completed work using work orders, PM logs, or maintenance tracking systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper tool and parts storage.
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and machine guarding requirements.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and plant improvement projects.
• Communicate equipment status and repair progress to production and maintenance leadership.

Skills

Follow instructions

Tool use

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

• Job Category KWP Maintenance
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on machines and facility systems according to schedule.
• Diagnose equipment failures and take corrective action to restore operations quickly and safely.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, sensors, switches, and cylinders.
• Perform basic electrical work including checking voltages, replacing sensors, starters, relays, and wiring connections (as qualified).
• Assist with machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers as needed.
• Use schematics, manuals, and technical documents to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Document completed work using work orders, PM logs, or maintenance tracking systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper tool and parts storage.
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and machine guarding requirements.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and plant improvement projects.
• Communicate equipment status and repair progress to production and maintenance leadership.

Other

• Participate in safety meetings and required training.
• Support emergency repairs and after-hours response as assigned.
• Assist in training apprentices or less experienced technicians when needed.
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
• Able to work in various work environments (inside/outside)
• Proper use of various equipment and job related tools
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, or kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

? Ability to pass the company forklift certification (written & hands on)

? Understand and follow all company policies and procedures

? Valid I.D.

? Must pass pre-employment medical screening