Maintenance Technician

Plastipak; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Premium pay

Recognition for expertise

Promote-from-within

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Pineville, LA to perform and improve preventative maintenance on blow molding and injection molding equipment. The role supports uninterrupted plant operations and process improvements.

You will participate in changeovers, troubleshoot equipment, and repair parts while adhering to safety and quality standards. Training and hands-on work with new equipment are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Three+ years’ experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.

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 and quality standards.
• Expand expertise through formal training and on-the-job experiences.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints/technical docs

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / 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 20 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!
  

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 M-F 7:00am-4:00pm, along with overtime, as needed
• 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

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