Description American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Simpsonville, SC. This position will report to Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities • Electrical: Know how to troubleshoot and read electrical prints. • Hydraulics: know how to troubleshoot and debug hydraulic circuits, read machine schematics and repair. • Pneumatics: Know how to troubleshoot and debug pneumatic circuits, read machine schematics and repair. • Know injection-molding machine general maintenance, troubleshooting, debugging and repair as needed. • Execute lock out/tag out procedures as required on all Injection and related equipment. • Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to prevent the occurrence of any downtime that can be avoided with proper preventative, predictive or continuous improvement ideas. • Work with equipment suppliers to determine root cause of equipment failures and implement a permanent solution. • Maintain Plant Facility and associated equipment. • Perform daily checks of all injection molding equipment as outlined on the preventive maintenance schedule. • Fork truck license, Man lift certificate, and crane operation required, will train to our specifics (not required, but a plus). • Owns and maintains the required basic set of tools needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. • Through a strategy of continuous improvement and teamwork, Continental Commercial Products is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, and service. Below is the Fixed Schedule: All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3. This schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every other week! The schedule pattern consists of four 12-Hour shifts who work two days in a row, get two days off and then work another three days, which results in only 14 working days each month! Requirements • At least 18 years of age. • Eligible to work in the United States of America • Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check • Must be able to work a 12-Hour Shift • Prior Maintenance Technician experience required (injection molding experience a plus) • Must be able to read, write and speak English. • Knowledge of basic math skills • Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making ability. • Must possess interpersonal skills and be able to communicate on all levels. • Must have a valid driver’s license, forklift experience or willing to learn. • Has basic ability in the following skills: welding; brazing; soldering, or silver brazing; refrigeration repair; machine shop training; fabrication in plastic; electronic repair; and/or mechanical engine repair, transmission repair, robotics. If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.