Maintenance Technician

Petoskey Plastics

McKinney (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits

PTO accrual from two weeks after start

Bonus for maintaining full-time status

401k with company contribution

Profit Sharing

Birthday Pay

Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Job summary

Petoskey Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our McKinney, TX plant to ensure smooth operations of manufacturing equipment. This full-time position involves preventive and reactive maintenance along with documenting activities in our maintenance system.

Qualifications include a technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. A full benefits package is included, ranging from medical coverage to tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Maintain manufacturing equipment, conducting preventive and reactive maintenance.
Perform equipment repairs based on management's requests.
Document all activities in the work order module.
Work with Maintenance Coordinator to ensure proper spare part levels.
Provide operator equipment training when needed.
Use schematics to troubleshoot circuits.

Skills

Epicor or other maintenance specific software databases

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting abilities

AC and DC drive troubleshooting to the board level

Proficient knowledge in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding

Self-directed with good time management skills

Forklift certification

Education

Two year technical degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: McKinney Plant - McKinney, TX 75069

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Night

Company Overview

Petoskey Plasticsaspires tostand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.

We’re headquartered inPetoskeywhereourLake Michiganshoresare clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt.We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years.Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.Always moving forward!

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date
Earn a $500 bonus for maintaininga full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
Profit Sharing
Birthday Pay
Call-in Bonus
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is tasked with maintaining manufacturing equipment, conducting both preventive and reactive maintenance. They will perform equipment repairs based on management's requests and priorities, work on PLCs, and document all activities in the work order module.

Responsibilities

Work efficiently with Maintenance Coordinator to ensure proper spare part min/max and reorder levels, PM documentation, part purchases, and crib organization
Approve PM activities by completing work orders, attaching parts, and updating and closing work orders
Provide operator equipment training when needed
Ensure drawings, programs and manuals are accurate, available and complete
Ensure that all effected associates are not only aware of work performed, but are working safely together as well
Identify areas for improvement and work to plan improvement projects with management and safety committee
Use mechanical knowledge and math formulas to calculate force, and change gear/drive ratios to properly size components, etc.
Examine problems to determine root cause of failure and devise permanent solutions
Read and interpret ladder logic symbols, basic power and control logic flow, symbols and notation, and normally open vs. normally closed
Use schematics to troubleshoot, repair, modify and upgrade circuits
Have a good understanding of PID control: proportional, integral and derivative. Make adjustments to a PID loop and understand the effects of making adjustments
Perform ampacity calculations to determine wire sizing
Understand how to select overcurrent protection, power supplies, contactors, etc.
Understand the effects of heat on systems
Apply basic knowledge, tools, and concepts to troubleshooting electrical circuits using tools such as digital VOM, ammeter, megohmmeter, and phase sequence tester
Troubleshoot in a consistent, logical and methodical way to determine the root cause of the failure, before replacing components
Understand how to read IO physically. Read and interpret digital, analog and temperature (thermocouple) inputs
Understand the differences between mA, mV, and volts as they relate to the PLC’s analog IO
Connect to various PLC’s, get online and read register data, force IO, upload and download programs, reassign IO, and make basic program modifications
Understand drive/motor operation, mechanical starters, single phase motor operation, 3 phase motor operation, overloads, and single phasing
Understand the theory of DC motors and drives. Know the difference between armature and field. Know the functions of speed reference, armature vs tach feedback, and drive adjustments such as current limit, min and max speed. Understand the difference between permanent magnet and separately energized fields
Setup a new analog or digital DC drive for basic operation
Set up a new AC VFD for a basic application. Know when to select different control methods and how to apply them
Basic understanding of speed reference, encoder feedback, and frequency control
Interpret basic hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and symbols used
Identify and explain how individual parts work together and function as a complete hydraulic system
Use basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge to troubleshoot issues such as leaks and worn or malfunctioning components
Demonstrate superior workmanship and set the standard for quality workmanship for fellow associates
Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education: Two year technical degree
Experience: Minimum 5 years industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Epicor or other maintenance specific software databases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- PLC programming and troubleshooting abilities
- AC and DC drive troubleshooting to the board level
- Proficient knowledge in mechanical, electrical, blueprint reading, hydraulic, pneumatics, arc welding, gas welding and cutting
- Self-directed with good time management skills
- Forklift certification

Essential Functions