Maintenance Engineer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Dundee, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our recycling facility. You will own and drive hands-on process optimization to enhance safety, quality, efficiency and reliability while reducing costs.

You will analyze production data, reduce downtime, coordinate preventive maintenance, and collaborate across teams to design and implement equipment improvements and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field for manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of experience (internships/co-ops count).
• Experience in process improvements and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maximize processes through hands-on optimization.
• Review production reports to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Analyze data to identify cost, cycle time, and labor improvements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance for the assigned process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support change management.
• Assist in equipment installations and facility improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering Field for Manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Job description

Clean Tech is looking for a Maintenance Engineer at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. As a Maintenance Engineer and owner, you are a key hands on contributor to success of a recycling solutions leader. You drive process optimization across our flagship operation located in Dundee, Michigan to continuously improve safety, quality, efficiency and reliability, while decreasing cost.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will have the responsibility and ownership to maximize assigned processes through a hands on approach.
• Review production reports looking to implement ways to reduce downtime, improve performance, create work instructions and trouble-shooting documents to help the workforce improve operation.
• Analyze data and complete assessments to identify improvement opportunities in spending reduction, cycle time improvement, value added Labor tasks.
• Gather information from maintenance staff, and operators on the process to help drive improvements.
• Review parts used in process to verify best performance for cost, availability, and access.
• Make recommendations on any changes that may improve performance.
• Coordinate, Schedule, and Participate in the Preventive Maintenance for the assigned process.
• Oversee solution design, planning, implementation & follow-up to ensure expected results are achieved.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in support for change management & process stabilization.
• Participate in equipment installations and facility improvements, including business expansions.
• Work with outside suppliers for proposals, quotes, and acquisitions as needed for process.
• Assist in maintenance related projects in a hands-on approach.
• (Hands-on maintenance activities are a large part of this role)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering Field for Manufacturing.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience, inclusive of internship/co-op experiences.
• Working knowledge of developing and implementing process improvements and trouble shooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office experience with good knowledge of Excel to create tables, trend graphs, and worksheets.
• Mechanical Aptitude

Shift & Pay

Mon-Fri 8a-5p $70,000+/yr (DOE)

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about.

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