Maintenance Technician

Plastipak; Highlands (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak seeks a Maintenance Technician in Highlands, Texas. In this role, you'll handle maintenance for blow molding and injection molding equipment, ensuring optimal operations. A high school diploma and three years of experience are required, along with solid hydraulics and electrical knowledge.

Plastipak offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. We pride ourselves on job stability and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, including manuals and schematics.
• Experience with blow molding and injection molding equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for blow molding and injection molding manufacturing equipment.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Participate in changeovers and ensure correct execution.

Skills

Solid hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting ability

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

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

• 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