Senior Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Celgard; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacations and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Direct-hire position

Safety focused environment

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Multicraft Maintenance Technician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical processing equipment across our North American operations.

The role covers extruders, air and water systems, vacuum and dust collection, and die exhaust systems, with a focus on safe and efficient operations. The position requires experience with 480V controls, HMI networks, and PM programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting proficiency required.
• Ability to program Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Interpretation and editing of PLC and machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Follow APNA safety guidelines and plan safety into projects.
• Preventative maintenance and repair of processing and support equipment.
• Document repairs and PMs with eMaintenance system.
• Operate lifting equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, etc.).
• Train maintenance staff on I&E systems and safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

VFD programming

PLC/ machine controls

Education

Technical school training or equivalent

High school diploma + 7 years experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

PIV equipment

Job description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Job Description:

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Job Description:

*Pay up to $45 an hour

Available Shifts:

Afternoon Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - Midnight

Flexible start/end times up to ± 1 hour available

Night Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am

2-3-2 rotating schedule

What we offer:

• Generous 401(k) company match

• Paid vacations and holidays

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Stable direct-hire position with long-term job security

• Safety focused work environment

*Training will be conducted on Day Shift

We are looking for a skilled technician who values safety, takes pride in their work, and wants to be a part of a team dedicated to operational excellence

Job Overview:

The Senior Multicraft Maintenance Technician will have a solid electrical and mechanical maintenance background with responsibilities for all processing and plant support equipment including, but not limited to, extruders, compressed air systems, process water systems, plant vacuum systems, feeder systems, dust collection, and die exhaust systems. Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems, including motor, feeder, and extrusion control systems, HMI’s and variable frequency drives.

Job Tasks

Perform instrumentation and electrical maintenance functions which include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow all APNA safety guidelines and procedures; plan safety into projects and tasks

• Continuously work to improve the safety and efficiency of operations

• Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment

• Demonstrates initiative by proactively addressing communications and other issues

• Works with contractors during equipment repairs and improvements

• Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, articulating boom truck, portable hoist, cherry picker, etc.)

• Document repairs / PM’s with eMaintenance system

• Maintain a clean and professional work area

• Functions with minimal supervision in a teamwork orientated environment

• Ability to interpret and update electrical drawings

• Troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment controls systems up to 480v

• Train other maintenance personnel onI&E systems and personal areas of expertise

• Adhere to arc flash safety standards

• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

• Preferred: Technical school training or equivalent with 5 years related work experience

• Minimum: High school diploma with 7 years related work experience

• Valid driver license

Required Skills

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting proficiency

• Program Variable frequency drive systems

• Interpret and edit PLC and machine controls systems

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel

• Stands and walks most work hours

• Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend and twist in order to reach remote equipment

About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow’s polymers.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.