Maintenance Technician Nights 7pm to 7:30am

American Plastics; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

American Plastics in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molding equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The role includes daily PM checks, lockout/tagout procedures, and ongoing improvements to minimize downtime.

Qualified candidates have prior maintenance experience in injection molding or related manufacturing, can read schematics, and are willing to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• Must have maintenance technician experience (injection molding a plus).
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Read electrical prints and machine schematics; troubleshoot accordingly.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Electrical: troubleshoot and read electrical prints.
• Hydraulics: troubleshoot and repair hydraulic circuits; read schematics.
• Pneumatics: troubleshoot and repair pneumatic circuits; read schematics.
• Perform routine maintenance on injection molding equipment; diagnose and repair as needed.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures on equipment.
• Suggest preventive, predictive, or continuous improvement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
• Maintain plant facilities and equipment.
• Perform daily PM checks as per schedule.
• Possess and maintain basic tools for job duties.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Injection-molding maintenance

Lock out/tag out

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Shop tools

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Machine shop tools

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 Technicians for our Jefferson City, MO. 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.

Salary Description 25hr to 38hr