Maintenance Technician 3pm-11pm

BWAY; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our Indiana manufacturing operations. The role focuses on installing plate changeovers, performing routine preventive maintenance, and repairing mechanical components on production equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, familiar with injection molding equipment, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tooling and repair experience highly preferred.
• Experience with injection molding machines is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including amp meters, electric meters, and hydraulic gauges.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines for production needs when required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches.
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problem.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant.
• Document and track changeover times and records.
• Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures including Lockout/Tagout and 5S standards.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment
• Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines for production needs when required
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery
• Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problem
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant
• Document and track changeover times and record
• Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency
• Follows all safety rules and procedures including the Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards and observes the operations to ensure a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for satisfactory performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experiences

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Tooling and repair experience highly preferred
• Experience with injection molding machines is highly preferred
• Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including amp meters, electric meters, and hydraulic gauges
• Basic understanding of systems, equipment and schematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Good troubleshooting skills
• Basic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fraction

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.