Maintenance Technician- Erie

Closure Systems International; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the D Crew (nights) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem solving in a plastics processing environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment fabrication, and collaboration with electricians on control systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and must pass pre-employment mechanical aptitude or CEW training within 1 year.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or similar experience.
• Experience with plastics processing equipment advantageous.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and plant electrical systems.
• Familiar with NFPA 70e electrical safety standards.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work at heights.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation and control systems.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary infrastructure (compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, carton systems).
• Fabricate machine parts with shop tools (mill, drill, weld).
• Assist with installation projects and building infrastructure repairs.
• Document changes to equipment accurately.
• Train team members on maintenance practices and safety.
• Respond to equipment issues during D crew night shifts.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Vertical mill

Drill press

MIG welding

TIG welding

Brake/Shear

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC controls

Electrical safety NFPA 70e

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety oriented for self and all team members safety
• Communicates with production supervisors and other team members frequently for needs of machine repair
• Troubleshooting and repair of all manufacturing, support equipment, and automation systems
• Operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting/repair of all auxiliary infrastructure systems such as compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, and carton systems
• Identifies, determines, and rebuilds components such as pumps, valves, solenoids, vacuum systems for reuse
• Fabrication of machine parts through use of maintenance shop tools
• Project work for installation of equipment, repairs/improvements to building infrastructure, and other facility areas
• Supports and works with electricians to perform electrical and/or electronic controls repairs as necessary
• Set up inspection cameras using quality control guidelines
• Make suggestions/improvements to increase effectiveness of operations in the plant
• Perform preventive and corrective work as directed, notably on support equipment
• Responsible for proper documentation of all/any changes made to equipment
• Continuously trains and learns new subject areas to improve own skillset
• Training of team members on equipment maintenance practices, operation, and safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Shift: D Crew (nights) 12 hour shifts

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications

Educational and Other Skills Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Read, write and speak English
• Complete pre-employment mechanical aptitude test
• Complete in house CEW (certified electrical worker) training within 1 year of hire date
• Demonstrated safety-first focus
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or similar experience required
• Prior plastics experience desirable, specifically with experience in operation and maintenance of compression molding equipment
• Must have tools required for industrial maintenance, with exception of specialty, power tools, and machine shop tools
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to communicate with team members
• Must be able to work at heights (Passing fall protection and mobile elevated work platform training required)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in different positions throughout shift
• Cross functionally trained in mechanical and electrical areas with 5+ years of industrial maintenance
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, and plastic processing equipment
• Knowledge of utility system components including compressed air systems, cooling water systems, vacuum systems, etc.
• Knowledge of plant electrical systems, including NFPA 70e qualifications
• Knowledge of PLC controls/electronics for automation equipment
• Qualification to use maintenance shop tools to fabricate parts including the use of vertical mill/drill presses, brake/shear, and MIG/TIG welders
• Vocational education and/or training in machine repair, industrial electricity, or equivalent programs from an accredited school

Additional information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

About Us:

Closure Systems International Inc (CSI) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative closures for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets. In addition to high quality closures and capping equipment, CSI provides unparalleled customer and technical services for high-speed application systems. Major categories served include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, isotonics, teas, adult beverages, dairy, foods, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids.

CSIs cutting-edge closure solutions help customers maximize profits by increasing the marketability of their brands and optimizing their total cost of operations. From reducing the impact of manufacturing operations to an industry-leading suite of sustainable closure profiles, CSIs sustainability expertise and sustainable product offerings ensure customers stay on top of market trends and consumer demands.

CSI is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and produces 50+ billion closures annually across its 11 manufacturing sites.