Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions, LLC in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for third shift to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on steam chest molding presses, boilers, and related plant equipment, ensuring uptime, safety, and product quality.

You will troubleshoot PLC-based controls (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron), service pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and document work in the CMMS while maintaining certification and ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Cat 2 Electrical experience.
• 3 years experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley 5000 series, Siemens, and Omron).
• 2 years experience with Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Must read and understand English.
• Must have 480 volt and 3 phase electric experience.
• Certified on Material handler including scissor lift.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose root causes to minimize downtime.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on presses, boilers, and steam systems.
• Maintain logs and CMMS entries for all maintenance activities.
• Assist with after-hours/on-call repairs as scheduled.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC systems

Industrial maintenance

English language

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light-weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek’s services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions. Ventek operates 9 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on steam chest molding presses, boilers, steam distribution systems, and supporting plant equipment to maximize uptime, safety, and product quality.
This role is third shift and is onsite at our Mt. Pleasant, TN plant.

Equipment & Systems

• Troubleshoot and repair steam chest molding machines (EPS/EPP presses), including molds, tooling, valves, actuators, seals, and hydraulic/pneumatic components
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on press controls, motor starters, contactors, sensors, and wiring
• Support boiler operation and repair, and maintain steam distribution components (piping, traps, condensate return, pressure regulators)
• Maintain compressed air, vacuum, and cooling water systems tied to the molding process
• Service material handling equipment (silos, pre-expanders, conveyors, blowers, robotic pick-and-place/demolding units)
• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, HMIs, sensors, and automation tied to molding cycles (program changes escalated to Maintenance Manager or controls specialist as needed)

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Complete scheduled PM tasks on molds, presses, boilers, and steam lines per the maintenance schedule
• Perform steam trap inspections and surveys; report and repair failed traps
• Assist with predictive maintenance activities (vibration checks, thermal imaging readings, oil sampling) as directed
• Inspect mold venting, wear points, and condition; report degradation to Maintenance Manager
• Accurately log completed work, parts used, and findings in the CMMS or work order system

Breakdown Response & Repair

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, prioritizing safety and minimizing downtime
• Diagnose root cause of electrical and mechanical failures, not just symptoms
• Perform emergency repairs, including after-hours/on-call response as scheduled
• Communicate repair status and estimated time to repair clearly to production and the Maintenance Manager
• Recommend spare parts needs based on recurring failures

REQUIREMENTS

• Cat 2 Electrical experience
• 3 years experience with PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley 5000 series, Siemens, and Omron. Minimum (3) years industrial maintenance experience required.
• 2 years experience with Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to read and or understand written and verbal policy, instruction and directions in English.
• Must have 480 volt and 3 phase electric experience.
• We need you to have experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls.
• Must be certified on Material handler including scissor lift.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Must be able to kneel, bend and twist while working.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without need for sponsorship.