Maintenance Technician

E-S Plastic Products LLC; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

E-S Plastic Products LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a maintenance technician to keep all molding and support equipment running smoothly on the production floor. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, reading electrical and hydraulic diagrams, and maintaining the plant's equipment and systems.

You will also handle work orders, part sourcing, and vendor coordination, while contributing to continuous improvement projects and general facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in manufacturing preferred.
• Injection molding experience is a plus.
• Plumbing experience is desirable.
• Familiar with industrial electricity and a multimeter.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
• General fabrication skills (cutting, welding, brazing).
• Proficient with measuring devices (calipers, micrometers).
• Technical training is a plus; strong mechanical aptitude, math and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and upkeep of molding and support equipment.
• Check in with plant manager each morning to review the day's schedule.
• Fill out work orders and schedules in the maintenance system; handle data entry.
• Assist with part ordering and vendor relationships for parts and equipment.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Support general building maintenance and coordinate with outside services as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical testing

Hydraulic diagrams

Fabrication skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeter use

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing maintenance needs to the production floor to keep all machines and the plant running smoothly each day.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Checks in every morning with the plant manager on the day's schedule.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and up-keep of all molding equipment. This includes all machinery and support equipment necessary to maintain the production process (i.e. - molding machines, grinders, thermolators, chillers, conveyor systems, loading equipment, drying equipment and anything else that aids and supports the production process).
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and upkeep of all equipment in auxiliary departments, i.e. tool room and finishing.
• Must be able to fill out paperwork required in the maintenance department (i.e. - work orders, charts, etc.). Must be able to do all computer entry, involving preventative maintenance scheduling, inventories, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the company's business systems maintenance program.
• Must display a positive attitude toward his/her job and fellow colleagues at E-S Plastic Products, Inc.
• Responsible for making decisions involving production equipment as to necessary requirements for proper repair.
• Assist with part ordering and any other decisions required in daily schedule.
• Handle quoting and vendor relationships for parts, supplies, machine manufacturers, and maintaining equipment.
• Assist with general building maintenance needs and partner with outside services where and when needed (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
• Participate and/or lead projects for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as a maintenance technician, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Previous injection molding experience preferred
• Previous plumbing experience
• Must be familiar with industrial electricity and use of a multimeter
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams
• General Fabrication skills cutting, welding and brazing
• Proficient use of measuring devices calipers, micrometers, bore gages etc.
• Technical training a plus
• Mechanical aptitude
• Math skills
• Computer skills
• Excellent personal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees
• Strong organizational skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Dependable and reliable

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to safely lift 60 pounds or more
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Able to work in an environment where the temperature may fluctuate
• Able to safely get on and off company vehicles and lifts