What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic (Plastics) position at Express Saint Louis?
Is This You?
- Do you diagnose faults with a multimeter in one hand and a schematic in the other?
- Can you pivot from a hydraulic leak to a 24VDC control issue without missing a beat?
- Are you energized by fast-paced production and the satisfaction of getting complex equipment back online?
What You’ll Repair and Maintain
- Injection and extrusion blow molding equipment.
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Plant utilities: compressed air and chilled water.
- Vacuum systems, including loaders, pumps, and blenders.
- Auxiliary/automation equipment: conveyors, grinders, and robotics.
Core Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot using multimeters, amp clamps, and gauges to pinpoint issues fast.
- Read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and parts lists to plan and execute repairs.
- Create, manage, and close work orders in IQMS with accurate documentation.
- Coordinate parts ordering to support timely, well-documented fixes.
- Provide maintenance coverage during overtime, weekends, and scheduled shutdowns.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Strong skills across both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Knowledge of high-voltage systems and 24VDC controls.
- Growth mindset with a desire to keep learning new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background with plastics or molding equipment.
- Experience operating machining tools: mills, lathes, drill presses, etc.
- Welding ability (steel, stainless, aluminum).
- Technical degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
Environment & Physical Demands
- Manufacturing floor with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and moving equipment.
- Regular standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Hands-on, fast-moving production setting.
Ideal Fit
- Balances immediate corrective action with long-term reliability thinking.
- Self-directed yet collaborative with operations and peers.
- Comfortable in a high-output environment where uptime matters.
Benefits:
Job Training, Employee Discounts, Reduced or Flexible HoursSalary : $25 - $35