Senior Mechanical Technician - Extrusion & PLC Maintenance

Inteplast Engineered Films, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Engineered Films, Inc. is seeking a Sr. 2 Mechanical Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on extrusion lines.

You will work with Operators to learn extrusion processes and perform major repairs using various tools in a manufacturing setting. You must assist with preventative maintenance, safety compliance and long-term equipment reliability, including off-shift work and potential travel for training.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Able to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Capable of programming drives and understanding PLC logic.
• Basic welding and machining skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Safety-focused with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety precautions and report hazards; participate in safety meetings.
• Comply with plant policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical/mechanical equipment failures.
• Use hand/pneumatic tools, welder, grinder, drill press for major repairs.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Learn extrusion and printing press processes with Operators.
• Perform die changes in extrusion.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Replace electrical switches, meters, motors, heaters, controllers, solenoids, drives.
• Monitor chillers and air compressors.
• Other duties as assigned; accommodate as needed.
• Suggest improvements and maintain professional interactions.
• Accept additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Willingness to travel for training or support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

Welding

Machining

MS Office

Communication

Safety consciousness

Multi-tasking

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Welder

Grinder

Drill press

Extruders

Printing presses

Bag machines

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Inteplast Engineered Films, Inc. is seeking a Sr. 2 Mechanical Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on extrusion lines.

You will work with Operators to learn extrusion processes and perform major repairs using various tools in a manufacturing setting. You must assist with preventative maintenance, safety compliance and long-term equipment reliability, including off-shift work and potential travel for training.