About the role
Description
The Maintenance Technician specializing in the reprocessing operation is responsible for maintaining recycling equipment used in the 24/7 production of plastic material. Performing preventative and repair maintenance on equipment such as extruders, shredders, and water separators, improves production utilization and throughput.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Navigate equipment controllers on Erema extruders, Lindner shredders, and material separation equipment
Perform weekly maintenance to maintain minimum throughputs such as knife rotations, knife replacement, and water tank cleaning
Basic welding skills for knife base installation on shredders
Barrel and screw changes on extrusion equipment
Monitor machine alarms to efficiently track down problem details and accurately identify solutions
Full ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, utilizing these tools to locate machine components and implement solutions
Full ability to read mechanical blueprints and utilize equipment manuals
Perform efficient repairs on mechanical parts such as bearings, pulleys, filters, valves, gauges, wiring, sensors, and switches
Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
Document details of diagnosis, repair, parts, and relevant data for history in MRO computer system
Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years' experience in Maintenance working with plastic shredders and/or plastic extruders
Excellent problem-solving skills and use of various tools to locate information
Experience diagnosing fluid systems (hydraulic and air)
Experience working with schematics and blueprints
Education in controls or mechatronics is preferred
Basic welding skills with attention to details
Utilize computers and data systems to compile/analyze information
Clear verbal and written communication required
Attention to detail with adequate sense of urgency to improve utilization
Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgement
Able to participate in onsite and offsite educational courses as required
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Financial Wellness
: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
Health Coverage
: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Security
: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Optional Extras
: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
Time Off
: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
Unique Perks
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Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
Locally sourced prize raffles.
Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.