Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company (NYSE: MYE), is one of the largest custom rotational molding companies in the United States. With more than 500 employees and 33 years in business, we have the experience and knowledge to make any unique part using the rotomolding process. Elkhart Plastics headquarters are in South Bend, IN, and we have additional facilities in Middlebury, IN; Littleton, CO; Ridgefield, WA; and Atlantic, IA. We create custom plastics in virtually every application imaginable and an almost endless variety of shapes and thicknesses. From storage tanks to boat seating and agricultural applications to intermediate bulk containers and plastic pallets, Elkhart Plastics is trusted by companies throughout the country to provide a rotationally molded solution, custom designed to meet their needs.


SUMMARY


The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the condition of the facilities, minor mechanical repairs and re-builds. This individual is also responsible for fabrication, project work, and PMs when required.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain shop floor production machinery, crane, forklifts, and other minor machines
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts
• Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments
• Ability to read manuals of equipment and interpret them to understand how to operate and maintain them properly
• Communicate with management and operators to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance
• Perform PM and minor mechanical repairs
• Change oil and grease machines
• All building maintenance and repairs, external and internal
• Develop troubleshooting skills and techniques for equipment repairs
• Responsible for maintaining lock out tag out procedures
• Responsible for maintaining the facilities infrastructure, both internal and external
• Fabricate and build equipment and components for projects

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area
• Perform all other duties assigned by Management team

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience required
• Ability to operate machinery and any technical equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment
• Familiar with all OSHA safety standards and regulations
• Skilled in analyzing information and communication

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.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease
• Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.