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: 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: • 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: • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets. • Locally sourced prize raffles. • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.