Maintenance Technician- Erie

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

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. seeks a skilled industrial maintenance technician for our Erie plant on the D Crew (12-hour nights).

You will troubleshoot and repair manufacturing and automation systems, monitor infrastructure like compressed air and cooling water, and collaborate with electricians on controls and safety compliance. Required is a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial maintenance, and experience with plastics equipment and maintenance shop tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Read, write and speak English.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or similar experience.
• Cross functionally trained in mechanical and electrical areas with 5+ years of industrial maintenance
• Knowledge of plastics processing equipment and NFPA 70e qualifications
• Must have tools required for industrial maintenance
• Pre-employment mechanical aptitude test
• In-house CEW training within 1 year of hire date
• Demonstrated safety‑first focus

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 camera’s 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

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

PLC controls

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical mill

Drill press

MIG welding

TIG welding

Brake press

Shear machine

Job description

Job Location

Erie Plant - Erie, PA 16502

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 camera’s 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

Schedule

Shift: D Crew (nights) 12‑hour shifts

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Education & Other Skill 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.