Maintenance Technician

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain all plant machinery and the facility in a full-time, on-site role in our New York manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes safety, preventative maintenance, and efficient repairs to keep production flowing.

You will troubleshoot equipment, install and relocate machinery, and contribute to facility maintenance while adhering to strict safety practices and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred.
• Welding certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform installation or relocation of new or existing machinery and equipment.
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance, including inspection and calibration.
• Follow safety rules, lockout/tagout, guarding when servicing equipment.
• Proactively assess machines for guarding and safeguards.
• Maintain the facility including plumbing, electrical and structural repairs.
• Complete maintenance on a timely basis and purchase parts within budget.
• Design, fabricate, and construct devices and fixtures.
• Stay current in all training areas and keep work area neat and orderly.
• Monitor all job functions to match safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned. Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse.

Skills

Dismantle and reassemble machinery

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Read/interpret drawings

Electrical systems knowledge

Welding experience

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate

Welding certifications

Tools

Motors

Conveyor lines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Job description

The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all machinery utilized to support the operations as well as maintenance of the physical plant facility.

Duties

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform necessary work for installation or relocation of new machinery, existing machinery, or other equipment.
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance of equipment, including inspecting, calibrating, safety checks, repairing/replacing broken or warn components.
• Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout, regulations, machine guidelines and guarding while starting, working on preventative maintenance and cleaning machines.
• Proactively assess all machines to ensure appropriate guarding and safeguards exist.
• Perform maintenance on the facility, including plumbing, electrical and structural repairs/modification.
• Ensure all maintenance needs are completed on a timely basis.
• Purchase parts and components, within designated spending authority, ensuring quality and cost savings.
• Design, fabricate, and construct devices and fixtures.
• Remain current in all areas of training.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Monitor all job functions to match safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting.

Skill Set

• Relevant industry experience a plus.
• Ability to dismantle and reassemble machinery such as motors, conveyer lines, flexo folder gluers, presses, banders, bundlers and printing machinery.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors by analyzing information and evaluating results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Knowledge of motors, hydraulics, vacuum systems, electrical systems and plumbing.
• Welding experience.
• Ability to interpret complicated drawings.
• Ability to read/interpret instructions, specs, reports and manuals.

Qualifications Desired

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred.
• Welding certifications a plus.

$20 - $30 an hour

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions. BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.