Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Scope Technical is seeking a dependable, technically skilled Maintenance Technician for a full-time, permanent night-shift position with a plastics manufacturing client.

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing extrusion machines and supporting equipment to ensure safe and reliable production throughout the overnight shift.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while responding to production equipment failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plastic extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues involving motors, gearboxes, bearings, heaters, thermocouples, sensors, drives, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance calls to minimize downtime.
• Identify equipment problems, determine root causes, and complete repairs within established safety procedures and authorization.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential failures that could affect production.
• Assist operators with equipment-related issues, line startups, and adjustments as needed.
• Perform routine inspections, component replacements, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Document repairs, equipment downtime, parts usage, and outstanding maintenance issues.
• Escalate major equipment failures and safety concerns requiring additional technical support.
• Communicate equipment status and incomplete repairs to the incoming shift.
• Maintain an organized work area and comply with all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• Previous industrial maintenance experience required; plastics extrusion experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and industrial equipment controls.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently and recognize when additional support is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.

Night Shift Expectations

• Maintain safe and reliable extrusion equipment operation during overnight production.
• Respond independently to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
• Complete repairs safely and efficiently to reduce production downtime.
• Perform available preventive maintenance and equipment inspections during production downtime.
• Document recurring problems, unresolved repairs, and parts or resources needed for follow-up.
• Provide a detailed handoff to the incoming shift to support maintenance continuity.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods. Ability to lift and move maintenance materials within established safety guidelines.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a plastics manufacturing facility with industrial machinery, production noise, and varying temperatures.

Why Work with Scope Technical?

Scope Technical connects skilled technical and industrial professionals with career opportunities in manufacturing and related industries. We work to connect qualified candidates with opportunities that match their experience, skills, and career goals.

Scope Technical is an equal opportunity recruiting partner and encourages qualified candidates to apply.