Maintenance Technician

Plastipak

Ottumwa (IA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Travel Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain blow molding and injection molding equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support equipment modifications. You will troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild parts while adhering to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will work on 1st shift with overtime as needed, participate in changeovers, and expand skills through on-the-job training and formal programs offered by Plastipak.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years in maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance for blow molding and injection molding equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Execute and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
Participate in changeovers and ensure efficient, correct execution.
Repair and rebuild spare parts as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Expand expertise through formal training and on‑the‑job experiences, including new equipment installation.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Blueprints interpretation

Sidel experience

Palletizer experience

Airveyor experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 10 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!

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

Ability to work 1st shift, along with overtime, as needed
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
Experience with 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: