LifeMade - Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Jadex Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for night shifts to oversee and maintain automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation and a proven ability to troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing equipment. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of PLC programming and electrical controls.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained and functioning properly.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems.
• Participate in the preventative maintenance program.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LifeMade - Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Erlanger, KY, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM

LifeMade is a Jadex company. As a material-science thought leader and manufacturer, Jadex is driven to provide essential product solutions that help protect the health of our consumers and the environment. We help make a material difference every day. LifeMade provides tabletop solutions tailored to the retail and foodservice industries. Our thoughtfully designed product range includes durable and convenient cutlery, straws, mini cups, deli cups, to-go boxes and sauce cups, each crafted to meet your business needs.

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and technical support of automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume consumer products application.

Primary Functions

• Ensure all machinery, equipment, building structures and facilities are maintained and functioning properly.
• Performs maintenance on all manufacturing and facility equipment, such as mold presses, auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous plant equipment.
• Participates in the maintenance of the preventative maintenance program insuring optimum machine utilization.
• Recommend and lead innovative improvements to upgrade equipment and processes.
• Ensure accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.
• Interface with production when necessary to schedule equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely short-term and long-term recommendations.
• Where applicable, provides timely and detailed information to management on equipment status, issues, corrective actions, and updates on activities that had taken place during the applicable shift.
• Shows proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the shift operation.
• Coordinates with production and tooling on all issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.
• Supports a quality first approach to daily tasks to provide the best product to our customers.
• Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.
• Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
• Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in Automation in a manufacturing environment, responsible for sophisticated manufacturing and automation equipment.
• Detailed knowledge in PLC programming and electrical controls
• Detailed knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation with general machining capabilities.
• Thorough familiarity with hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.
• Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work 12- hour shifts, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Requires up to 12 hours of standing/walking daily.
• Must be able to individually lift 45-50 lbs. and team lift upwards of 50-100 lbs.
• Must be able to individually push/pull 50 lbs. and push/pull upwards of 50-100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders
• Requires repetitive use of arm, wrist, and hand.
• Must be able to work with machinery and hand tools.
• Moderate exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toe shoes.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.