Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Maximize Uptime & Repairs

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a maintenance technician to safely maintain, repair and optimize plant production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical work with PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and assisting with the start-up of new lines in a manufacturing environment. You will support changeovers and work as part of a collaborative team to meet safety and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend written and oral instructions and technical data.
• Proficient at problem solving and troubleshooting complex equipment.
• Industrial electrical experience including familiarity with PLCs and PC-based controls.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Own tools and use of all power and non-power hand tools.
• Capable of extensive repairs without conventional drawings.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, rebuild, repair, move, modify, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on plant production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on plant equipment and minimize downtime.
• Repair machines and auxiliary equipment following safety procedures.
• Relocate and install equipment including electrical, air and water hookup.
• Participate in production changeovers and adjustments.
• Assist in checkout, debug and start-up of new equipment.
• Work with team to meet department and company goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas; ensure product stream repairs are sanitized.
• Participate in CI and SQF housekeeping programs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Industrial electrical (PLCs)

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Tools and power hand tools

Forklift operation

Computer skills (PC-based controls)

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic coursework

Tools

PLCs and PC-based controls

Power tools

Forklift operation certification

Job description

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a maintenance technician to safely maintain, repair and optimize plant production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical work with PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and assisting with the start-up of new lines in a manufacturing environment. You will support changeovers and work as part of a collaborative team to meet safety and quality goals.