What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Specialist position at Priority Plastics?
We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will utilize their in depth technical expertise to support our plastics manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair of PLC’s and PLC controlled equipment and systems such as AC/DC, 480/240/120 Voltages, rectifiers, electrical controls and buss systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic diagrams, schematics, sketches, and facility drawings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform set up and changeover on molding equipment, as needed.
- Assist with preventive maintenance responsibilities in their assigned area, as needed.
- Perform mold, neck tooling, pin, and other equipment changes.
- Respond to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED education required. Technical vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Five to ten years of industrial maintenance experience, injection or blow molding experience preferred.
- Able to read electrical, hydraulic, circuits, and logic schematics.
- Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC drawings and functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, IN 47371 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $38