Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Peninsula Plastics Company Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Plastics Company Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift in Auburn Hills, MI. The role supports production by maintaining and repairing equipment, following preventive schedules, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operation across two nearby plants.

You’ll work with diverse tools, read blueprints, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues. The position requires drive between facilities and a can-do team mindset with safety in focus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance/plant operations experience.
• Must own tools and rolling toolbox.
• Must read and understand blueprints.
• Electrical knowledge including HMI/PLC and machine controls.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Carpentry skills.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with plant tools and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on Thermoforming machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Dismantle machine and equipment to remove and replace defective parts.
• Participate in installing new equipment/machinery.
• Perform special projects from time-to-time, as assigned.
• Use of power tools, hand tools, Hi-Lo, and other various equipment.
• Perform duties such as welding, cutting, and electrical repair.
• Work with little supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Log and record readings for equipment and procedures.
• Follow safe working practices.

Skills

3+ years maintenance experience

read blueprints

Electrical knowledge (HMI, PLC)

Mechanical knowledge

Carpentry skills

Basic math

Strong communication

Strong organization

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Hi-Lo

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Auburn Hills, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Salary Range: $22.00 To $31.00 Hourly

Peninsula Plastics is rapidly growing and we are looking to add an additional hardworking and motivated individual to take the role of Maintenance Technician on our 1st shift.

Location(s): must be able to commute to both Plants (Auburn Hills and Pontiac located 1 mile from each other)

Shift: 1st shift from 5:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday

Pay: $22.00/hr up to $31.00/hr (pay is negotiable based on experience)

Job Description :

The Maintenance Techs support our Production Team by installing, maintaining, and repairing the equipment we utilize every day. Maintenance Techs will follow preventative maintenance schedules, assist in setting up equipment, maintain both facilities and help keep operations running on a day-to-day basis, and should be able to work on all aspects of the Production Maintenance & the Facility Maintenance.

Maintenance Techs must be able to work well with others. They should be able to work well under pressure. On occasion, there are deadlines that are critical, where the entire Maintenance Department must work together cohesively to get the job done. We have 2 facilities, that are approximately one mile from each other, and Maintenance personnel will be required to drive back and forth as needed throughout their shift.

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on Thermoforming machinery and equipment
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Dismantle machine and equipment to remove and replace defective parts
• Participate in installing new equipment/machinery
• Perform special projects from time-to-time, as assigned
• Use of power tools, hand tools, Hi-Lo, and other various equipment
• Perform duties such as welding, cutting, and electrical repair
• Work with little supervision
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion
• Log and record readings for equipment and procedures
• Follow safe working practices

Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE Previous experience in maintenance and plant operations (3+ Years)
• MUST HAVE your own tools and rolling toolbox
• Strong understanding of how to read blueprints
• Strong Electrical knowledge (HMI, PLC, high voltage, low voltage, machine controls)
• Strong Mechanical Knowledge
• Strong Carpentry skills
• Basic math Knowledge
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Strong Organization Skills
• Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills