Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianNovoplex, where packaging innovation meets career opportunity! We are looking for you!!! Competitive pay rate: $29.00 - $35.00 an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)Available shifts:2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm.50 shift differential3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am $1.00 shift differentialPosition summary: The Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot and conduct repair and preventive maintenance for injection molding machines and support equipment.Essential functions & key responsibilities:Perform mold changes.Troubleshoot and conduct repair for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and machinery.Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities are conducted in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.Must have working knowledge of support systems, chillers, compressors.Report mold or machine deficiencies to management.Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.Other tasks as needed or as assigned.Candidate requirements:Must be eligible to work in the United StatesSuccessful completion of pre-employment background and drug screenHigh School Diploma or equivalent with technical trainingMust be able to work overtime as required, including weekends.Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.Experience operating forklift equipment.Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.Maintenance Mechanic must provide their own toolsThis position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.Must be comfortable working in a typical manufacturing environment with seasonal heat/cold and sound related to machine operation as well as maintenance and facility repair activities.Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task at hand.