Maintenance Technician Night Shift 6p to 6a

American Plastics; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Simpsonville, SC facility. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and focuses on keeping injection molding equipment running through electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include executing lock out/tag out, working with suppliers on root cause analysis, and maintaining plant facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Able to work a 12-hour shift.
• 18+ years old and eligible to work in the USA.
• Prior maintenance technician experience; injection molding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical prints and controls on injection machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits; read schematics.
• Perform general maintenance on injection molding equipment and related systems.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures as required.
• Propose preventive and predictive maintenance improvements to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
• Perform daily checks per the preventive maintenance schedule.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Injection molding maintenance

Lockout/tagout procedures

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job 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.

We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.