Maintenance Technician

J&O Plastics Inc.; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J&O Plastics Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain equipment across the plant, supporting both electrical and mechanical systems in a high‑volume, 24/5 operation.

The role focuses on diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting robotics and automation tasks while collaborating with maintenance, engineering, quality, and production teams to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lean and Six Sigma tools knowledge required.
• Experience with Maintenance X helpful.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, quality, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in relocating or installing building equipment as needed
• Perform hydraulic repairs
• Identify and diagnose system failures
• Install and align new equipment to specification
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility and production systems
• Work independently with limited support for day-to-day repairs
• Operate standard maintenance tools safely
• Support robotics and automation tasks on STAR Cartesian or FANUC robots

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

Robotics

Automation

Job description

A global leader in high-performance injection molding, J & O serves industries that demand precision, reliability, and consistent quality. Our facility operates 24 hours a day 5 days a week. Our team shows up every day to serve our customers and vendors with focus, ingenuity, and a commitment to quality. Each and every one of our employees is an integral part of our operations, and part of what makes J&O Plastics' a leader in precision injection molding. We strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates our different lived experiences, with the hope of fostering a community atmosphere.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the successful Maintenance Technician candidate will repair and maintain equipment within several areas of responsibility. You will be a part of the team that maintains all physical aspects of the plant including service of electrical and mechanical systems, maintenance of production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in relocating or installing building equipment as needed
• Perform hydraulic repairs
• Identify and diagnose system failures
• Installing and aligning new equipment up to specification
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on facility and production system and equipment.
• Working independently with limited support for day-to-day repairs and PMs
• Operating standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
• Perform demolition and construction as necessary in the facilities
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as on your own
• Help maintain a professional, safe, and organized production facility
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Robotics and Automation(STAR Cartesian 3-axis and FANUC 6-axis robots)

Education and experience:

• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools required
• Experience with Maintenance X helpful
• Collaborate and partner with other technicians, engineers, quality employees and production teams.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the product, process, and quality system
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Identify and record problems relating to the product, process, and quality system
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
• Humidity levels are elevated during summer months; plant floor is not climate controlled.