Maintenance Technician

Rehrig Pacific Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and containers manufacturing company seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of machinery and equipment within their facility. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting facility maintenance efforts. Candidates should ideally possess a high school diploma and relevant technical skills. The position offers an opportunity for continuous improvement and safety adherence while working as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of high school, or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or credits from a technical college preferred.
• General facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and operation of machinery in a plastic injection molding facility.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to schedule.
• Perform repairs and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related fields (preferred)

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The purpose of this role is to ensure the reliability and operation of machinery and auxiliary equipment in a plastic injection molding facility. The Maintenance Technician will complete preventive maintenance tasks according to schedule, and complete reactive troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime. This individual will work in a manner that keeps themselves and their team members safe, while finding opportunities to improve work processes.

Areas of Accountabilities

Facility Maintenance

• Complete building maintenance tasks such as cleaning, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, etc.
• Participate in 5S standardization projects and work to sustain cleanliness and organization standards in all areas of the facility.
• Work with outside contractors to repair, refurbish or install building systems and equipment on schedule as needed.

Equipment Maintenance

• Monitor and complete preventive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic equipment including capital equipment (injection molding machines, extrusion machines), air compressors, HVAC, fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Perform repairs and troubleshooting on extrusion, molding, and assembly equipment including but not limited to injection and transfer presses, material mixers, extruders, grinders, scales, testers and assemblers.
• Identify and communicate needed orders to ensure proper level of critical spare parts inventory.
• Respond, troubleshoot and perform emergency repair work on manufacturing equipment in a timely manner based on priority established by production management.
• Report status of repair jobs promptly to Production Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks to support process improvement, scrap reduction, and other engineering-led activities.

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Support install of new or replacement equipment, participate in kaizen events, and provide support to complete lean manufacturing efforts.
• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with established SOPs, work instructions and Rehrig values with a strong commitment to safety.
• Support and recommend improvement to the preventive maintenance program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or credits from a technical college preferred, with focus in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics or pneumatic systems repair
• Knowledge of injection molding process a plus.
• Knowledge of pneumatic conveying equipment and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of chilled water systems.
• Ability to use multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to use powered hand tools such as saws, drills, etc.
• Ability to handle assignment with little or no supervision, take initiative to learn new skills, and assist team members with larger tasks when needed.
• General facilities maintenance experience.
• Additional skills desired (not required): ability to read hydraulic schematics, welding, machine shop skills; lean manufacturing knowledge

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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