Description Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Hours: 12 shifts 2-2-3 schedule-6:45pm-7:00am • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition. • Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on plastics manufacturing equipment and systems, including extruders, conveyors, chillers, heaters, pumps, motors, and other mechanical/electrical components. • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition. • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain schedule compliance. • Conduct root cause analysis on recurring failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. • Assist in the installation, calibration, and setup of new manufacturing machinery and supporting systems, ensuring proper operation and integration with existing equipment. • Support commissioning activities for new systems, including testing, performance verification, and process optimization. • Execute preventive maintenance programs to proactively identify and address equipment wear or potential issues before failure. • Utilize predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil sampling to monitor and maintain equipment health. • Maintain detailed maintenance logs and records, including work performed, parts used, and labor hours. • Prepare maintenance and performance reports with recommendations for improving reliability and reducing downtime. • Adhere to all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe working environment. • Keep maintenance and production areas clean, organized, and free of hazards. • Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to address technical issues and improve overall process efficiency. • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance methods, spare parts usage, and equipment reliability. • Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance production uptime and product consistency. • Work as a team with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs, share technical knowledge, and support company goals. • Report to work on time and maintain consistent attendance as scheduled. Requirements • Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or repair within a plastics manufacturing or similar industrial environment. • Strong working knowledge of extrusion, molding, and/or thermoforming equipment preferred. • Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and mechanical drives. • Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems used in plastics production. • Ability to interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics. • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). • Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, safety-first mindset. • Willingness to work overtime or weekends as required to support production needs.