What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance position at Primex Plastics Corporation?
Looking to grow your hands-on skills in a stable, safety-first, and team-oriented environment?
Join Primex Plastics, a nationwide leader in custom plastic extrusion with a 60-year track record of excellence and innovation.
Reasons You’ll Love Working at Primex:
- Career Stability & Growth. We invest in your future, with 90 day raises, annual reviews, and real advancement opportunities
- Your Work Matters. We power industries like medical, food packaging, automotive, horticulture, and more.
- Bonus Potential that Pays Off. Earn quarterly production bonuses.
- Safety isn’t a buzzword, it’s our culture. From Day 1, you are part of a team where “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” keeps everyone safe.
- We Celebrate our People. From monthly employee appreciation events to company cook-outs, we never miss a chance to say thank you.
What You’ll Do:
You will be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and repairing the machinery that keeps our lines moving. Every day brings something new, and your problem-solving skills will shine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose & repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical issues
- Perform welding & fabrication as needed
- Follow OSHA & EPA standards
- Work independently while making fast, informed decisions by following written and verbal instructions
What You’ll Bring:
- 2 years in Industrial Maintenance
- Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting & repair
- Welding / fabrication skills a plus
- Strong communication, safety mindset and tool ownership
Hiring Requirements:
- Drug Screen, background check, and pre-employment physical with a lift test
- Reference check
- Must own basic tools
Pay & Perks:
- $20-$30/hr starting pay – Raise at 90 days
- $2/hr shift premium for 2 & 3 shifts
- Quarterly Bonus - Average $1,500
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match
- Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time
- Annual Reviews with Increase Opportunity
- Company Paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
- Supplemental life for employee/spouse/dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program
- Employee assistance program
- And much more!
Primex Plastics Corporation is an international leader in the extruded plastic industry. Primex provides custom plastic sheet extrusion, compounds, colorants, and a myriad of value-added services for many applications including food, cosmetic and medical packaging; bottles and closures; toys, horticultural and industrial products; dunnage and automotive components. Primex operates eight manufacturing facilities throughout the country, including two color and compounding operations, a recycling operation, a chemical laboratory, and our own distribution system.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Electrical systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hydraulics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, IN 47374 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30