Maintenance Technician

plastipak; Highlands (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Highlands, TX to perform and improve maintenance on blow molding and injection molding equipment, ensuring steady, high-quality production.

The role emphasizes implementing preventative maintenance, participating in changeovers, and repairing parts while maintaining safety and quality standards. Training and advancement opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, manuals and schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for blow molding & injection molding equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Execute and continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient and correct execution.
• Repair and rebuild spare parts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards and procedures.
• Expand expertise through training and equipment modification projects.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Gem Wheel

Husky

Sidel

Palletizer

Airveyor

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We're also proud to be recognized as an America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Peace of Mind: We've been in the community for over 30 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
• Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
• Advancement : We prioritize promote-from-within!
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

You Will

• Perform maintenance for blow molding & injection molding manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations
• Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
• Repair & rebuilds spare parts
• Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures
• Expand your expertise through formal training on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects

You Have

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel, Palletizer & Airveyor is preferred.
• Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematics
• ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

$28 -$38 per hour, based on experience

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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