Maintenance Technician (Preventative Maintenance)

Commercial Plastics is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician (Preventative Maintenance) on 1st Shift for our manufacturing facility in Waverly, NE. We are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in our Waverly, NE Facility. We are an injection molding company that services the Food, Consumer Goods, Dispensers, and Appliance industries. A career with Commercial Plastics (CP) is full of opportunity to teach and learn from your colleagues, you will have plenty of chances to grow professionally. You will also enjoy a friendly, clean, and encouraging workplace, you will not just be another employee – you will be an integral member of the Team.

Job Perks:

• Climate controlled work environment
• Benefits including 401(k), medical, dental and vision
• Opportunity to learn and growth within the company
• Work in a friendly, clean and encouraging workplace
• Uniform program
• And more

Essential duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician can include, but are not limited to:

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on molding presses and support equipment
• Perform minor repair under supervision of Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist in development and use of preventive maintenance schedule under direction of Maintenance Supervisor

Preventative Maintenance

• Lubricate and check equipment as scheduled and/or necessary.
• Report any problems needing immediate attention to Maintenance Supervisor
• Check compressed air systems, central water cooling and vacuum systems on molding presses
• General repair that can be done while equipment is running without presenting safety hazards
• Perform monthly, semi-annual and annual maintenance as scheduled and assigned by Maintenance Supervisor

Communication

• Meet with supervisor daily
  • Report any non-emergency problems needing attention
  • Report any potential problems found during regular maintenance checks
• Maintain list and report supplies/equipment needs

Housekeeping

• Maintain clean, organized work areas as. directed by Maintenance Supervisor
• General clean-up and repair of mechanical problems and hydraulic leaks on equipment
• Clean support equipment before storing

Safety

• Keep work areas free of excessive materials or equipment that would restrict emergency evacuation of plant or access to electrical panels
• Oil and water leaks cleaned up to prevent slipping or falling
• Operate forklifts, scissors lift and electric pallet jacks slowly around congested areas and always sound horn at blind intersections
• Report any damaged equipment, broken electrical plugs, switches, gauges, etc. to supervisor
• Inspect all equipment and tools regularly for hazardous conditions and report to supervisor results of inspections

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in maintenance preferred
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow instructions as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work duties
• Capable of lifting and carrying 55 pounds
• Displays good communication skills in working within department and with other departments
• Ability to organize daily workload to accommodate extra duties or emergency jobs as required
• Must be able to qualify and maintain forklift certification

Required Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Required Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math skills

Required Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to wear steel-toed shoes and eye protection. Hearing protection is available if desired.

Commercial Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.