Shift Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Reynolds Consumer Products; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 54,181 - 57,583; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead at our Appleton, WI plant. You will guide a small team, perform safe electrical and mechanical maintenance, and push for continuous improvement across shifts.

The role requires at least 5 years in electrical/mechanical maintenance, strong leadership, and experience with PLC/SCADA systems. Local candidates preferred; overtime and weekend work are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Electrical, mechanical or E/M degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as electrical, mechanical or E/M technician.
• Ability to work safely at heights and overtime during shutdowns or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Mentor Maintenance Apprentices with hands-on work.
• Escalate technical issues to appropriate resources; communicate with Plant Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical or E/M degree preferred

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Electrical drive systems

Job description

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast‑paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a TITLE at our Manufacturing Plant in CITY, STATE.

Pay: $39.33-41.80/ hour

Responsibilities

As a part of the Appleton Plant Help Chain, lead a small team of Maintenance Technicians to provide safe, cost effective, high quality, technical and timely maintenance service on all requests in support of short and long‑range operational plans. Keep all support and production machinery running for needed levels of availability, capacity and reliability.

• Manage priorities for a small team of Maintenance Technicians
• Mentor Maintenance Apprentices with hands‑on work
• Escalate technical issues to appropriate resources
• Effectively communicate issues to Plant Leadership
• Help drive team development opportunities
• Focus on proactive maintenance – solve machine issues and problems to root cause; write work requests and complete work orders intended to prevent emergency breakdowns and maintain plant uptime
• Support team in the writing and use of Standard Work Procedures
• Support, encourage and train in the proper use of help chain
• Perform mechanical and electrical service and repair of plant machinery and all support equipment
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting (PLC, SCADA, and complex motor drive and control systems) eventually required and necessary; advancement is dependent on schooling and training level
• Installation of electrical power and control systems
• Make value judgments regarding equipment repair or replacement costs
• Effectively procure outside resources and information as necessary to service or repair equipment
• Understand and apply safe electrical and mechanical operating procedures at all times
• Work independently and prioritize multiple work tasks
• Assist the Preventative Maintenance team members in the completion of PM tasks as requested
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment
• Be actively involved and support shift and maintenance team continuous improvement efforts
• Be a resource to cross‑functional work teams with the emphasis on customer focus
• Work with vendors during non‑business hours to get parts or supplies to repair equipment as production needs require
• Perform work in a safe manner that protects and promotes the health and well‑being of the individual and the environment
• Perform other duties as they develop or as assigned

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operate ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Electrical, mechanical or E/M degree is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as electrical, mechanical or E/M technician.
• Candidate consideration based on troubleshooting skill level, mechanical & electrical aptitude, previous schooling, degrees, and work experience.
• Ability to work safely on elevated platforms, rooftop, and other heights.
• Available to work overtime covering other shift vacations, etc., as necessary. Also available any holiday or weekend required for shutdown work.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience in assembly, installation and setup of mechanical modifications, machinery assemblies and drive system components.
• Experience installing electrical upgrades and modifications.
• Strong leadership abilities, including conflict resolution

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available.

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at [e-mail].

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.