Night-Shift Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)

New Tech Plastics; Covington (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Tech Plastics in Covington, OH seeks a Night Shift Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment in a fast-paced blown film plastics environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting abilities, with the initiative to work independently during night shifts. You will help minimize downtime, maximize reliability, and support continuous production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work night shift and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Maintain blown film extrusion equipment, auxiliary systems, and support machinery.
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential maintenance issues before failures occur.
• Perform equipment modifications and improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.
• Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Assist with installation and startup of new equipment and production systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Time management

Night shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or maintenance cert.

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

VFD knowledge

Electrical testing tools

Job description

New Tech Plastics in Covington, OH seeks a Night Shift Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment in a fast-paced blown film plastics environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting abilities, with the initiative to work independently during night shifts. You will help minimize downtime, maximize reliability, and support continuous production.