Printing Maintenance - Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) starting at $27.39 /hour plus $2/hr night shift premium

Polytainers Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Polytainers is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Printing Maintenance in Lee’s Summit, MO. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing printing equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency, with emphasis on machine changeovers, preventative maintenance, and accurate documentation.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues, and collaborating with team members to sustain safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ maintenance experience in a fast-paced or high-speed environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand pneumatics.
• Proficient with mechanics’ hand tools and precision measuring tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Good PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of injection molding and thermoforming processes.

Responsibilities

• 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 affect production, safety or quality.
• Perform efficient changeovers: mandrel changes, flame setup, feeder re-stacker, change conveyors, sign-off on setups.
• Record production issues on shift reports.
• Update schedule board with equipment issues.
• Maintain and clean color heads for efficiency.
• Inspect machine parts (filters, exhaust, cooling systems, belts, etc.) regularly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Pneumatics

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Reading schematics

Equipment diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Machine shop equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Printing Maintenance

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO

Department: Printing Maintenance

Pay rate: Starts at $27.39 /hr plus $2/hr night shift premium

Shift: Night Shift 7 pm to 7 am (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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Experience/Field: 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.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.