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

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a master-level Senior Maintenance Mechanic with 10+ years of direct experience in PET packaging to serve as the resident expert on Sidel SBO Series 1 lines in a fast-paced Atlanta-area plant.

You will perform high-level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, mold changes, and precise tuning of blow molding equipment. Expect top-tier compensation, full benefits, and stability in a 1st shift role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct mechanical maintenance experience in PET packaging or similar manufacturing.
• Demonstrated mastery of Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary blow molders; OEM field service background preferred.
• Strong ability to read schematics and perform legacy PLC diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and repairs on Sidel SBO Series 1 equipment.
• Overhaul preform infeed, oven profiles, mold changes, and drive systems.
• Maintain high-pressure pneumatic systems (7–40 bar) and related valves.
• Support plant utilities including high-pressure air compressors and process chillers.
• Perform basic PLC diagnostics and interpret schematics to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Motors

Gearboxes

Rotary Blow Molding

Mold Changes

High Pressure Compressors

PET Packaging Equipment

Education

High School

Tools

Siemens S5/S7

Sidel SBO Series 1

Belliss Morcom

Atelier François

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 find a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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).

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

Experience

• Experienced
• 10 years

Education

• High School (required)

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

shift: First

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

education: High School

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.