Maintenance Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Training & Certification Support

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Havre de Grace, MD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep extrusion or blow molding lines running safely and efficiently. You will perform routine maintenance, support changeovers, and help ensure continuous operation across manufacturing equipment.

The role offers training through the Plastipak Academy and opportunities for growth, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits. A strong safety mindset and ability to read schematics are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Experience with welding/fabrication is a plus; PLC experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for extrusion or blow molding equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Participate in changeovers with accurate and efficient execution.
• Contribute to reactive maintenance when needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Expand knowledge through training and on-the-job experiences for internal promotion.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

Job description

Bring your industrial maintenance skills to Plastipak, a global leader in the design & manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, cleaning & other household products you use every day.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Havre de Grace, MD

Pay: $27 - $38+ per hour, based on experience

What's in it for you

• Rewards: Get paid well for your valuable skills.
• Stability: Our business is strong & continues to grow. Enjoy peace of mind in a recession-resilient industry.
• Opportunity: Through our Plastipak Academy, we provide exceptional ongoing training & certification support.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform maintenance for either extrusion or blow molding manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations
• Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
• Participates in reactive maintenance
• Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures
• Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training & on-the-job experiences, positioning you for internal promotions

Requirements

• Able to work either a 12 hour day shift or a 12 hour night shift, rotating schedule 3-2-2-3
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• 3 years of Industrial Maintenance experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics
• Welding/fabrication experience a plus
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience is a bonus

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

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Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com