Maintenance Mechanic

Plastic Ingenuity; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Ingenuity in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance Mechanic with shop floor leadership to oversee preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for production equipment. The role includes supervising a small team of mechanics and coordinating with contractors when needed to keep plant operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of plant maintenance experience, strong electromechanical repair skills, and familiarity with CNC machining.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational maintenance training desirable.
• 3–5 years of plant and equipment maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop practices and CNC operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment including grinders, tape machines, compressors.
• Oversee CNC mills, machining centers, lathes and related tools.
• Perform in-house HVAC and forklift projects where feasible.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors on repairs and revisions.
• Adhere to GMP and keep repair parts inventory.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electromechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

HVAC systems

Job description

Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

Role Summary:

The maintenance mechanic is responsible for the planning, completion and follow-up on preventive maintenance of physical plant and equipment and also performs emergency repair when needed. In this position most mechanical work is completed in-house while some projects are contracted out. In addition to being a maintenance mechanic, the maintenance team leader has responsibility for supervision of other maintenance mechanics, assistants, or helpers.

Personality and Interest Profile:

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Appreciate complex challenges
• Desire to be part of a team in a truly collaborative atmosphere

Accountable for:

• Maintains a variety of production related equipment such as grinders, thermolators, tape machines, compressors, and other related small equipment.
• Maintains a variety of shop equipment such as CNC mills, machining centers, lathes, surface grinders and other related equipment.
• Completes HVAC, forklift, and other related projects where it is practical to complete in-house rather than contracting out.
• Works closely with contractors and equipment vendors in regard to equipment repair revisions and modifications.
• Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Keeps inventory of repair parts.
• Works with purchasing to order parts needed for repairs.
• Operates and maintains the chilled water system, compressed air system, and vacuum system.
• Assists in completing building and grounds maintenance.
• Keeps work area and equipment in a safe operating condition and clean and orderly.
• Performs preventive maintenance schedules on equipment including the machine shop.
• Repairs small equipment and shop equipment as requested
• Assists in the maintenance and rebuilding of CNC mills and related equipment
• Perform such other duties, projects and tasks as may be assigned.
• Additional team leader responsibilities will include: Prepares and/or updates project list to record what needs to be done and what has been completed.
• Delegates work responsibilities to maintenance helper, maintenance assistant, or other maintenance mechanics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school education or equivalent is desired. Additional vocational training in maintenance of production and shop equipment is highly desirable. Completion of all or a portion of a maintenance apprenticeship would be beneficial.

Desired Qualifications:

• Although not required to enter this position, 3-5 years of previous plant and equipment maintenance experience will enable this person to independently complete repairs in an effective and timely fashion. A general knowledge of machine shop practices and basic machine operation (milling machine and CNC) is desirable. A strong background in electromechanical repair is highly desirable.

Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.

2nd shift (Mon 2:30 pm - Fri 10:30 pm)