Maintenance Technician

Rehrig Pacific; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Erie plastic injection molding facility. You will ensure equipment reliability and maintain critical systems, performing preventive maintenance and rapid repairs to minimize downtime.

You will work with the maintenance and production teams to uphold safety standards, improve processes, and support engineering-led improvement projects across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates or technical training a plus).
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic system repair.
• Knowledge of injection molding, pneumatic conveying, chilled water systems, and grinders.
• Skilled in using a multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus skills: ability to read hydraulic schematics, welding, machining, and lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Care & Repair: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair injection molding machines, extrusion equipment, compressors, HVAC, fire suppression systems, and more.
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete scheduled tasks across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic systems to minimize downtime.
• Process Improvement: Support engineering-led projects, kaizen events, and continuous improvement efforts that reduce scrap and increase efficiency.
• Inventory & Facilities: Help manage spare parts inventory, assist with building repairs, and coordinate with contractors on system upgrades.
• Emergency Response: Act fast when issues arise, performing timely troubleshooting and repairs to keep production moving.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with Production and Maintenance Supervisors to keep operations safe, smooth, and efficient.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Multimeter use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic schematics

Job description

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure the reliability and operation of machinery and auxiliary equipment in a plastic injection molding facility. The Maintenance Technician will complete preventive maintenance tasks according to schedule, and complete reactive troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime. This individual will work in a manner that keeps themselves and their team members safe, while finding opportunities to improve work processes.

What Youll Do:

As a Maintenance Technician, youll be the go-to expert for ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency. Your day-to-day impact will include:

• Equipment Care & Repair: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair injection molding machines, extrusion equipment, compressors, HVAC, fire suppression systems, and more.
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete scheduled tasks across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic systems to minimize downtime.
• Process Improvement: Support engineering-led projects, kaizen events, and continuous improvement efforts that reduce scrap and increase efficiency.
• Inventory & Facilities: Help manage spare parts inventory, assist with building repairs, and coordinate with contractors on system upgrades.
• Emergency Response: Act fast when issues arise, performing timely troubleshooting and repairs to keep production moving.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with Production and Maintenance Supervisors to keep operations safe, smooth, and efficient.

What Were Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates or technical training a plus).
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic system repair.
• Knowledge of injection molding, pneumatic conveying, chilled water systems, and grinders.
• Skilled in using a multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus skills: ability to read hydraulic schematics, welding, machining, and lean manufacturing experience.

Whats in It for You:

• Growth and advancement opportunities in a stable, well-established company.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more.
• A team-first culture that values safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Why Rehrig Pacific Company?

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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