Maintenance Technician - Plastics (Hourly - Rotating Shift)

Full Job Description

Overview

Role Overview

​​​​​​​The Maintenance Team Member is responsible for performing preventive maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and repairs on all equipment in the Plastics plant.​

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• List and report to supervisor/manager all abnormal equipment needed for repairs

• Support production needs by moving to areas with greater maintenance needs or to work on projects

• Record process data required by ADEM and OEM for applicable equipment

• Make suggestions for improvement of PM and complete improvement projects as assigned

• Operate plant equipment as needed, including forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes

• Complete and maintain an accurate list of all required hand tools

• Perform PM and CM on pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

• Read electrical schematics to troubleshoot the root cause of electrical issues

• Make repairs to damaged objects and equipment, as well as complete and report spare parts log

• Inspect equipment during production before PM and complete PM according to SAP work orders

• Perform tasks outlined in weekend, shutdown, and holiday work plans

• Conduct troubleshooting for equipment problems and breakdowns

• Complete downtime log for each downtime event and trouble reports

• Complete daily and weekly maintenance reports, check sheets, work orders, etc.; report results to supervisor/manager

• Complete countermeasures and improvements as identified on Breakdown Maintenance Reports

• Attend shift change meetings and share information regarding daily maintenance issues

• Communicate with production departments regarding maintenance issues

• Report results for SAP work orders, as well as weekend, shutdown, and holiday work plan tasks to supervisor

• Report on equipment breakdown issues to supervisor

• Maintain organization and housekeeping in accordance with 3R5S standards

• Complete and report to supervisor the results for daily 3R5S and autonomous maintenance check sheets

• Required to work with, handle, store, or otherwise manage hazardous materials, and must comply with all applicable regulations established by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Responsibilities include ensuring safe and compliant management of hazardous materials in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.

• May be required to participate in training for handling of hazardous materials.

• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to OSHA and MAL standards/maintenance procedures

• Follow all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing maintenance on machinery and maintain all personal LOTO equipment

• Comply with all safety rules and guidance and report all recognized hazards to supervisor/manager

• Prompt, regular, predictable attendance

• Physical presence at work during all scheduled work hours

• Overtime and weekend work as required

• All other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

• Some knowledge of robots and injection molding machines

• Some knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 3R5S, and autonomous maintenance

• Some knowledge of fabrication

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Some knowledge of electrical systems

• Some knowledge of ISO processes and databases

• Ability to read electrical schematics

• Organizational skills

• Good Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and multitask as needed

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Eletripcal/Instrumentation, or related field

• Ability to operate basic machining, welding, and assembly equipment

Working Conditions:

• Position hours: 12 Hour Fixed Day or Night Shift, every other weekend off

• Schedule cycle consists of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

• 90% of work on production floor, 10% in outdoor environment

• Traversing around production floor

• Ascending/descending ladders

• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Overtime as needed

• Working in confined spaces

• Use of SCBA equipment