Maintenance Technician

Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc.; Beach City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k Company Match

Profit Sharing

Long Term Disability

Paid Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician A to support safety, reliability, and uptime at our Beach City/Gnadenhutten plants. Under the Maintenance Manager, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement improvements.

This role requires hands-on skills, the ability to work 3rd shift with weekend availability, and a willingness to train others and lead when needed. A strong safety mindset and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient plumbing knowledge: copper, black iron, steel, PVC piping.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of steam boilers and operating systems.
• Electrical conduit installation and wiring experience.
• Experience in water treatment testing and system maintenance.
• Experience with milling, drilling, and related equipment.
• Forklift operation experience and safety practices.
• Strong communication and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on plant equipment and facilities.
• Lead, mentor, and train Maintenance Technicians B and C as needed.
• Log daily work, equipment usage, and parts in maintenance records.
• Maintain steam and water treatment systems; monitor quality and safety.
• Coordinate with Engineering on projects and improvements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plumbing

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Steam boiler knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical conduit installation

Water treatment testing

Machining tools

Lubrication expertise

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Mechanical certification or Journeyman Electrical certification or equivalent

Welding certification

Tools

Milling machine

Drill press

Hydraulic press

Pipe threading machine

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

More Growth. New Opportunities. Big Things Ahead.

PFT is expanding our Maintenance Team to support our continued growth and what’s next.

Be a part of Progressive Foam.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager a Maintenance Technician A is responsible for routine preventative maintenance and downtime activities for the facility and equipment. Technician must work safely and independently in conjunction with fellow maintenance personnel and production personnel as tasks demand. Must also develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the process, process equipment, controls, maintenance tasks and the maintenance store areas. Maintain communication links with co-workers, members of production crews, maintenance personnel and supervision. Perform necessary functions to log and record maintenance work activities and parts check out. Work with engineering on assigned projects.

Shift

3rd shift and must be open to weekend work

Location

Will be assigned to either the Beach City or Gnadenhutten plant but must be willing to serve both plants as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a positive attitude and displays Company Core Values
  • Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Service, Interdependence, Listening, Accountability
• Observes and exhibits both common sense and Plant Safety rules
• Ability to properly use power hand tools – drill, grinder, impact tools
• Able to properly use an electrical volt/ohm meter
• Performs basic carpentry skills
• Performs routine and non-routine tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager of equipment and facility
• Maintains a “willingness-to-learn-more” attitude through developed work habits, machine instruction booklets, self-taught skills courses, and outside educational programs
• Computer data entry – daily work log/equipment log/parts used and needed
• Ability to work any shift and overtime when required including call-outs
• Maintains steam system equipment
• Maintains water treatment through sampling and testing
• Able to work independently
• Able to lead, mentor and train Maintenance Technicians B and C
• Able to act as supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Manager when requested

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of blue print and schematic reading
• Intermediate knowledge of plumbing – copper, black iron, steel, pvc piping
• Intermediate knowledge of pneumatic devices and troubleshooting
• Intermediate knowledge of steam boilers and operating systems
• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulic devices and troubleshooting
• Advanced ability to install electrical conduit and wire circuitry
• Intermediate knowledge of water treatment testing
• Intermediate use of milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, pipe threading machine
• Intermediate knowledge of Lubrication
• Intermediate knowledge of fork lift operation and repair
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete Knowledge of Safe work practices, PPE, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot work
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical machinery and troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits, control systems and troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safe work practice
• Advanced knowledge of low and high pressure boilers and steam systems
• Journeyman Mechanical certification or Journeyman Electrical certification or documentation of training of electrical and mechanical knowledge or equivalent, preferred
• Welding certification, preferred
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Able to regularly stand, push, pull, bend, stoop, grip, walk, and climb in a 8-10 hour shift

Why work at Progressive Foam?

We aren’t perfect, but we do a really great job treating our employees well, giving them opportunities for advancement while doing satisfying work in a fun culture.

And the benefits are fantastic!

• Medical Insurance (super low premiums and you can cut those premiums in half if you participate in our Wellness Program)
• Employer Contributed HSA
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan (Company Match) (100% vested immediately)
• Profit Sharing
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Educational Assistance - You pay for books, we pay the rest!
• Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Bonus ($1,000 per year of service)

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