Senior Industrial Maintenance Tech - Plastics

Randstad USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Premium pay

Stable production

Job summary

Randstad USA in Atlanta is seeking a master-level Senior Maintenance Mechanic to serve as the resident expert on Sidel SBO Series 1 blow molding lines. The role focuses on high-level mechanical troubleshooting and hands-on maintenance on PET packaging equipment.

Expect a no-travel schedule, top-tier pay, comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) matching as you keep production running in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct mechanical maintenance experience in PET bottle manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Deep hands-on mastery of Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary stretch blow molders (OEM Field Service Engineer background preferred).
• Advanced experience with high-pressure air systems (up to 40 bar / 600 PSI) and rotary wheel timing/adjustments.
• Strong schematic-reading abilities and legacy controls troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert for mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting on Sidel SBO Series 1 machinery.
• Overhaul and fine-tune preform infeeds, oven heating profiles, mandrel drives, blow wheels, and mold changeovers.
• Maintain high-pressure pneumatic systems (7–40 bar) and 40-bar blow valves.
• Support plant utilities including high-pressure air compressors and process chillers.
• Perform basic PLC diagnostics and read schematics to resolve line stoppages.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Schematics

Motors

Gearboxes

PLCs

PET Packaging Equipment

Rotary Stretch Blow Molding

Chillers

Mold Changes

High Pressure Compressors

Education

High School (required)

Tools

Siemens S5/S7

Job description

Tired of the Road? Step Into a Lead Plant Role. Are you a seasoned Field Service Engineer or Senior Packaging Mechanic who knows Sidel SBO Series 1 blow molders like the back of your hand? Tired of airport delays, living out of a suitcase, or working for plants that don't appreciate top-tier mechanical expertise?

We are working with a major, fast-paced PET container manufacturing plant in the Atlanta metro area to finda master-level Senior Maintenance Mechanic with 10+ years of experience to serve as the resident equipment expert on their Sidel production lines.

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:

• 0% Travel: Get off the road and sleep in your own bed every night while keeping top-tier compensation.
• Master Your Craft: Spend 80–90% of your day on the shop floor doing true high-level mechanics and troubleshooting—no sitting at a desk doing paperwork all day.
• Top-Tier Pay & Stability: Premium hourly/salary rates, full health benefits, 401(k) matching, and stable year-round production.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving as the primary expert for all mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting on Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary blow molding machinery.
• Overhauling and fine-tuning preform infeeds, oven heating profiles, mandrel drives, blow wheels, and mold changeovers.
• Maintaining high-pressure pneumatic systems (7–40 bar), 40-bar blow valves, and air recovery circuits.
• Supporting vital plant utilities, including high-pressure air compressors (Belliss & Morcom / Atelier François) and process chillers.
• Performing basic PLC diagnostics (Siemens S5/S7) and reading schematics to rapidly resolve line stoppages.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of direct mechanical maintenance experience in PET bottle manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Deep, hands‑on mastery of Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary stretch blow molders (OEM Field Service Engineer background is heavily preferred!).
• Advanced experience with high-pressure air systems (up to 40 bar / 600 PSI) and rotary wheel mechanical timing/adjustments.
• Strong schematic-reading abilities and legacy controls troubleshooting skills.
• A true shop‑floor mechanic who takes pride in solving tough technical problems hands‑on.

salary: $83,200 - $93,600 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Technical Execution

• Sidel Series 1 Operations: Lead all mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul efforts on Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary stretch blow molding equipment.
• Core Subsystem Repairs: Service and adjust preform infeed systems, mandrel chain drives, oven heating modules, blow wheels, stretch rods, and mold lock-up mechanisms.
• High-Pressure Air Systems: Maintain and repair high-pressure pneumatic systems (7–40 bar), including 40-bar blow air valves, manifolds, and blow air recovery circuits.
• Tooling & Mold Setups: Perform precise mold changes, neck finish tooling swaps, stretch rod alignments, and nozzle height adjustments.
• Auxiliary Utilities: Maintain plant supporting utilities, including high-pressure air compressors (e.g., Belliss & Morcom, Atelier François) and process chillers.

Controls, Safety & Reliability

• Legacy Controls Support: Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC diagnostics, sensor calibrations, and timing adjustments (specifically on Siemens S5/S7 or similar legacy platforms).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Diagnose root causes of chronic machinery failure to maximize equipment reliability and drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash safety protocols, and strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/SQF).

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 75lbs
• standing for 9 hours at one time
• working up to 15 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance (10 years of experience is required)
• Electrical Maintenance (10 years of experience is required)
• Blueprint Reading (10 years of experience is required)
• Hydraulics (10 years of experience is required)
• Pneumatics (10 years of experience is required)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting (10 years of experience is required)
• Schematics (10 years of experience is required)
• Motors (10 years of experience is required)
• Gearboxes (10 years of experience is required)
• PLCs (10 years of experience is required)
• PET Packaging Equipment (7 years of experience is required)
• Rotary Stretch Blow Molding (7 years of experience is required)
• Chillers (7 years of experience is required)
• Mold Changes (7 years of experience is required)
• High Pressure Compressors (7 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Experienced

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 10 years

Education

• High School (required)

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