Maintenance Technician

Pipeline Plastics; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance for our manufacturing plant. The role involves maintaining equipment, performing repairs to maximize production, and working 40+ hours with weekends and on-call duties as needed.

The position requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, plus the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively with plant staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Continued education certifications are preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a line operator or similar training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice PPE compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate unsafe conditions or injuries to Maintenance/Plant Manager.
• Operate forklifts as needed.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Pursue ongoing training to build job skills.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to keep production running.
• Ensure equipment is safe and in good condition.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on time and coordinate with staff.
• Align with PLP core values.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic/pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Tools proficiency

Time management

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Continued education certifications

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties for the manufacturing operation of the plant. Priorities include the execution of PM schedules and the repair of any equipment to maintain maximum production rates. This position generally requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required, and fulfill on-call duties for repairs.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance, maintain a safe working environment
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Maintenance Manager or the Plant Manager
• Practice proper forklift operation
• Maintain facility housekeeping
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition
• Direct and ensure that all scheduled preventive maintenance duties are completed in a timely mannerCommunicate with all plant and support staff
• Understand and practice PLP core values

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, including troubleshooting
• Understanding of PLP's manufacturing process, including troubleshooting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate with other plant personnel
• Understand the purpose and proper use of small hand and power tools
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Ability to troubleshoot simple and complex systems
• Basic computer skills
• Self-motivation

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Continued education certifications, preferred

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a line operator or similar training/experience
• Plastic pipe extrusion and/or CNC machine
• Previous maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry

Company Description

At Pipeline Plastics, we are proud to be an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe solutions for infrastructure and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, our team works to deliver reliable products that support communities across North America. We value integrity, safety, and collaboration, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.