Plastic Extrusion Maintenance Technician

FactoryFix; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Premium pay

Internal promotion

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on HDPE extrusion blow molding equipment, ensuring continuous, optimal operations. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and support changeovers while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role involves mentoring junior technicians and expanding expertise through training, including new equipment installation and modifications. Strong hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years as Maintenance Technician in plastic extrusion environment.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for HDPE extrusion blow molding equipment to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Participate in changeovers and ensure correct execution.
• Repair and rebuild spare parts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Mentor junior technicians and support training.
• Grow skills through training and new equipment projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Hydraulics Experience

Pneumatics Experience

Mechanical Assembly

Plastic Extrusion Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

VFDs

PLC (Allen Bradley/Siemens)

Conveyor Systems

Servo Motors

Job description

• ***Stability: ***Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off, we're hiring!
• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!

We Offer

• ***Stability: ***Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off, we're hiring!
• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!

You Will

• Perform maintenance for manufacturing equipment used for HDPE Extrusion Blow Molding production processes to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations
• Execute & continuously improve troubleshooting & preventative maintenance services
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
• Perform repairs & rebuilds for spare parts
• Assure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures
• Mentor & guide more junior Technicians to grow their skills
• Expand your expertise through formal training & on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects

You Have

• Ability to work the following schedule:** 12 hour night shift 6:45pm-7:15am** on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician working with equipment used for plastic extrusion manufacturing operations
• Expert hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong desire to be a member of a high-performing team
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without a reasonable accommodation

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Plastic Extrusion Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors