Maintenance Technician Night Shift 6p to 6a

American Plastics, LLC; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Plastics, LLC in Simpsonville, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service injection-molding equipment, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and to perform preventative maintenance. You will read electrical prints, troubleshoot circuits, and collaborate with suppliers to implement permanent fixes.

The role requires a 12-hour shift, a valid driver’s license, forklift experience or willingness to learn, and the ability to read, write and speak English.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Background Check required
• Able to work a 12-hour shift
• Prior maintenance technician experience in injection molding preferred
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Basic math skills and good judgment
• Valid driver’s license; forklift experience or willingness to learn
• Basic skills in welding, brazing, soldering or related trades

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems and read electrical prints
• Diagnose and fix hydraulic circuits; read schematics
• Diagnose and fix pneumatic circuits; read schematics
• Perform maintenance on injection molding equipment and diagnose issues
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures for equipment safety
• Suggest preventive or continuous improvement solutions to reduce downtime
• Coordinate with suppliers to identify root causes and implement fixes
• Maintain plant facilities and related equipment
• Complete daily checks according to the preventive maintenance schedule

Skills

English proficiency

Read/write English

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment/decision making

Effective communication

Tools

Forklift

Welding

Soldering

Machine shop

Refrigeration repair

Electrical tools

Job description

Description

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Simpsonville, SC. This position will report to Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Electrical: Know how to troubleshoot and read electrical prints.
• Hydraulics: know how to troubleshoot and debug hydraulic circuits, read machine schematics and repair.
• Pneumatics: Know how to troubleshoot and debug pneumatic circuits, read machine schematics and repair.
• Know injection-molding machine general maintenance, troubleshooting, debugging and repair as needed.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures as required on all Injection and related equipment.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to prevent the occurrence of any downtime that can be avoided with proper preventative, predictive or continuous improvement ideas.
• Work with equipment suppliers to determine root cause of equipment failures and implement a permanent solution.
• Maintain Plant Facility and associated equipment.
• Perform daily checks of all injection molding equipment as outlined on the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Fork truck license, Man lift certificate, and crane operation required, will train to our specifics (not required, but a plus).
• Owns and maintains the required basic set of tools needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Through a strategy of continuous improvement and teamwork, Continental Commercial Products is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, and service.

Below is the Fixed Schedule:

All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3. This schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every other week! The schedule pattern consists of four 12-Hour shifts who work two days in a row, get two days off and then work another three days, which results in only 14 working days each month!

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States of America
• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check
• Must be able to work a 12-Hour Shift
• Prior Maintenance Technician experience required (injection molding experience a plus)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Must possess interpersonal skills and be able to communicate on all levels.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, forklift experience or willing to learn.
• Has basic ability in the following skills: welding; brazing; soldering, or silver brazing; refrigeration repair; machine shop training; fabrication in plastic; electronic repair; and/or mechanical engine repair, transmission repair, robotics.

• competitive salary
• full benefit package including medical/dental
• 401k
• paid vacation