What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Molding Equipment position at Priority Plastics?
Company Overview
Priority Plastics, Inc. is a leading provider of plastic packaging solutions, specializing in HDPE, PET, and PVC products. With multiple extrusion blow-molding manufacturing facilities across the United States, we are committed to delivering excellence through quality, sustainability, and strong relationships.
Summary
As a Maintenance Technician at Priority Plastics, you will be an essential part of our operations team, ensuring the optimal performance of our manufacturing equipment. This role is critical to maintaining our commitment to quality and efficiency in delivering top-notch packaging solutions.
Responsibilities
- Perform set up and changeover on molding equipment, as needed.
- Perform machine startups and shut downs
- Make process adjustments to maintain quality standards
- Make necessary adjustments to downstream equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair problems on molding machines, grinders, augers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems and support equipment.
- Perform all tasks necessary to maintain efficient and quality production levels on each machine.
- Assist with preventive maintenance responsibilities in their assigned area, as needed.
- Basic plumbing; repair and maintain facility water, gas, waste, air, oil, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems using appropriate equipment and materials.
- Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
- Communicate machine repair status and all other machine needs to Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
- Respond to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment.
- Maintain or exceed current operation to meet safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards.
- May supervise and train the work of others within the same department.
- Perform assigned special projects.
- Assist in updating, developing, and improving preventive maintenance programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED education required.
- Three to five years of relevant work experience required.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with others in a professional and tactful manner.
- Injection Molding and Blow Molding experience preferred.
- Strong demonstrated maintenance & technical skills: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic.
- Basic computer skills.
- Advanced decision making and analytical problem solving skills required. Ability to prioritize and organize work without supervision.
- Able to drive powered industrial trucks required. Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
If you are ready to take on the challenge of keeping our operations running smoothly while contributing to sustainable practices, we invite you to apply today at Priority Plastics!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.68 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plastics blow molding: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Grinnell, IA 50112 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $30