Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for expertise

Advancement from within

Well-equipped facilities

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Paid Time Off and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to perform and optimize preventative maintenance on blow molding and extrusion equipment, ensuring uninterrupted operations and quality output.

You will repair, upgrade and rebuild parts, participate in changeovers, and follow strict safety and quality protocols while expanding your expertise through training and new installation projects. Monday–Friday days with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 10 years maintaining manufacturing equipment or blow mold experience.
• Experience with Sidel Series 1, Palletizer, Airveyor required.
• Strong hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on blow molding and injection molding equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Participate in changeovers with efficient and correct execution.
• Repair and rebuild spare parts as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational procedures are followed.
• Expand expertise through formal training and on-the-job projects.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

GED or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Gem Wheel

Husky

Sidel Series 1

Palletizer

Airveyor

Job description

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We're also proud to be recognized as an America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.

Rewards

Receive premium pay for your valued skills! Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!

Advancement

We prioritize promote-from-within!

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

You Will Perform maintenance for blow molding & injection molding manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations.

Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures.

Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution.

Repair & rebuilds spare parts.

Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures.

Expand your expertise through formal training & on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects.

You Have Ability to work on Days from Monday to Friday, along with overtime, as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment or technical blow mold related experience.

Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel Series 1, Palletizer & Airveyor is required.

Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.

Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematics.

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation.

Key Technical Requirements

• Sidel Series 1 Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary stretch blow molding machines (including preform infeed, oven heating modules, blow wheels, and mold changes).
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and fix pneumatic, mechanical, and high-pressure air issues (7-40 bar) unique to rotary blow molders.
• Controls & Electrical: Familiarity with legacy PLC platforms commonly paired with Series 1 equipment (e.g., Siemens S5/S7), electrical schematics, and sensor adjustments.
• Auxiliary Equipment: Experience supporting chillers and high-pressure compressors.

You’ll Earn Highly Competitive pay based on experience.

Night shift includes a shift differential.

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs (Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you’ll stay because you’ll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about.

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