Printing Maintenance - Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) starting at $27.39 /hour

Polytainers Inc.; Lee's Summit, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc. in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Printing department.

The role focuses on keeping printing machines running at peak efficiency, performing preventive maintenance, changeovers and timely repairs in a fast-paced production setting. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, inspect equipment, document work orders, and communicate any performance or safety concerns to supervision.

Qualifications

• Two years' maintenance experience in a fast-paced or high-speed environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Good understanding of pneumatics and use of basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machine issues and perform emergency repairs.
• Execute work orders and repairs, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Communicate performance issues to supervisor to protect production and quality.
• Perform changeovers (mandrel changes, flame setup, conveyors, feed screws) efficiently.
• Record production issues on shift reports and update equipment schedule.
• Inspect and maintain color heads and various machine parts (filters, belts, etc.).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Problem resolution

HMI/PLC awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanics’ hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Printing Maintenance

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO
Department: Printing Maintenance

Pay rate : Starts at $27.39 /hr
Shift: Day Shift 7 am to 7 pm (2-2-3 rotating schedule)

At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth.

When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Printing Maintenance Technician provides technical support to the print cell team by ensuring that the machines are maintained, repaired, and operating at optimum efficiency. Technicians are responsible for machine changeovers and preventative maintenance on all printing machines, communicating machine issues, reporting performance and repairs to Team Members and Management. They are responsible for completing required documentation, work orders, log books and company records. They are also responsible for contributing to a human work environment where fairness, equity and non-discriminatory practices are the standard.

This position is in a fast-paced, production environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machine issues by identifying, reporting, and performing emergency repairs.
• Execute work orders and other repairs (e.g. Clean and lubricate machines).
• Communicate to the Group Lead or Production Supervisor of any performance issues and repairs that would and/or could affect production, safety or quality.
• Execute the following changeover duties efficiently; mandrel changes, flame set-up, feeder re-stacker, change conveyors, change counter, fine tune flame re-stacker, change or set-up feed screws, sanitize machine and sign-off.
• Record the production issues on the shift reports.
• Update schedule board with equipment issues.
• Maintain and clean color heads ensuring they run efficiently and smoothly.
• Regularly inspect machine parts (including filters, exhaust pipes, cooling systems, conveyor belts, etc.)

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum two years’ experience working in maintenance in a fast-paced or high-speed environment. Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs using machine shop equipment. Ability to replace bearings, bushings, shafts, gears and belts. Must be able to read and understand blueprints. Good basic understanding of the principles of pneumatics. Proficient in the use of mechanics’ hand tools and in using precision measuring tools. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods of time, crawl and kneel in time spaces, and perform repetitive body movements.

Computer Skills:

Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Communication Skills:

Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills

Additional Education/Experience/Skills:

Proven ability to root cause and determine permanent corrective actions and general knowledge of injection molding and thermoforming processes. Effective planning and organizational skills and ability to manage significant workload including conflicting priorities. Proven ability to deliver results

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to perform work in compliance with company safety rules and HACCP practices.
• Ability to read blueprints.