Maintenance Technician (1st shift) - Four Day Work Week

Continental Plastic Corp.; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Plastic Corporation is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in Delavan, WI. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery to ensure profitability and compliance with safety standards.

Prior manufacturing maintenance experience and the ability to work with MS Excel/Word/Outlook are required. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of related experience, be fluent in English, and capable of working in a

Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma / GED with at least 2 years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be fluent in speaking and writing English and possess a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must possess the knowledge of manufacturing maintenance processes, safety and OSHA requirements.
• Forklift licensure is required or must be attainable.

Responsibilities

• Performing highly varied duties to assemble, clean, install, maintain, and troubleshoot production machines and equipment.
• Troubleshooting to ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by following diagrams, manuals and specifications.
• Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery and submitting maintenance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN methodologies.

Skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

LEAN Enterprise

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

CONTINENTAL PLASTIC CORPORATION

Manufacturer, problem-solver, innovator, and supplier of choice – Continental Plastic is all of these things and more. For over 50 years, we have been successfully meeting the needs of our customers worldwide and employees locally.

Continental Plastic is:

• A small company that thinks globally.
• A company with a great reputation.
• A company who treats customers the same ... as if they are our only customer.

We are a unique business with a competitive edge, and we offer our customers exceptional hands‑on care. Here is a chance for you to make a positive impact - join us in this career opportunity:

Maintenance Technician (1st Shift 5:00AM-3:00PM)

This non-supervisory position, located in Delavan, Wisconsin, will oversee the performance and maintenance of Continental Plastic production machinery to drive profitability and achieve organizational objectives. Under the guidance of the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor, responsibilities include:

• Performing highly varied duties to assemble, clean, install, maintain, and troubleshoot production machines and equipment.
• Troubleshooting to ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing scheduled, unscheduled/emergency, and routine preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, hydraulic and other production machines by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and/or engineering specifications.
• Using root cause analyses to identify sources of problems on inoperative machines/equipment by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for irregular noises, identifying problems by using visual inspections; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery noting any irregularities. Preparing and submitting mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering relevant information and trends in maintenance tracking program.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

1. Education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma / GED with at least 2 years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment. Coursework should be supplemented with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Must be fluent in speaking and writing English and possess a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
2. Must possess a solid knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods involved in manufacturing maintenance processes, local building codes and government regulations, agency rules involved in areas of licensure, and applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
3. Must have or be able to attain forklift licensure.
4. Must possess the ability to build positive team relationships and achieve outcome‑oriented objectives, working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN Enterprise) with a holistic viewpoint.
5. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, setting priorities and managing time effectively.

In consideration for an offer of employment, you hereby consent to take a drug test and undergo background screens and a baseline physical as part of our hiring process.

C ontinental Plastic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer