Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pipeline Plastics, LLC; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Plastics, LLC in Decatur, Texas seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for executing preventive and reactive maintenance tasks for the manufacturing plant. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates with advanced industrial skills and strong interpersonal abilities are preferred to maintain a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred continued education certifications.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance duties timely.

Skills

Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic skills

Understanding of PLP manufacturing process

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong time management and task prioritization skills

Basic computer skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Continued education certifications

Tools

Small hand and power tools

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities include execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates. This position generally requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and also fulfill on-call duties for repairs.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance, maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.
• Practice proper forklift operation.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition.
• Direct and ensure that all scheduled preventive maintenance duties are completed timely.
• Communicate with all plant and support staff.
• Understand and practice PLP core values.

Job Skills

• Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting.
• Understanding of PLP manufacturing process including troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel.
• Understand purpose and proper use of small hand and power tools.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot simple and complex system.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivation.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Continued education certifications, preferred.

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years of experience as line operator or similar training/experience.
• Plastic pipe extrusion and/or cnc machine.
• Previous maintenance experience in manufacturing industry.