Preventive Maintenance Technician

1stShift Opening!Weekends & overtime as neededThe Preventative Maintenance Technician supports daily production operations by conducting scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and repairs on production equipment, machinery and facility systems. This role ensures efficient operation of equipment and machinery by following established preventative maintenance schedules, documenting findings, and escalating issues to reduce unplanned downtime.Summary of Job DutiesPerform regular inspections, lubrication, filter changes, belt replacements, and other routine PM tasks across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Complete scheduled preventative maintenance work orders accurately and timely.Utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or mechanical failures. Assist with corrective and emergency maintenance as directed.Identify and report equipment abnormalities, wear patterns, and potential failures to the Lead.Document all PM activities, findings, and measurements in the CMMS system.Safely operate forklift and other industrial equipment.Collaborate with outside vendors when required.Communicate professionally with all other departments and report observed issues and concerns to management.Work EnvironmentThis job will be performed in production, warehouse, office, and outside buildings, requiring exposure to varying weather conditions and operating in a manufacturing environment that is non-climate controlled. Moderate to loud noise levels that require associates to wear hearing protection. This position may require work above or below ground level and in confined spaces. This position will routinely work on and around industrial equipment and systems including, blow molding machinery, CNC machinery, motors, motor control centers, emergency generators, water coolers, air compressors, grinders, hand tools, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Physical DemandsStanding, walking, bending, stooping, grip/grasping, twisting, reaching above the head, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs. Ability to use tools and other industrial equipment. Ability to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Benefits (Waiting periods apply)Medical, Dental, VisionCompany provided life insuranceVoluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company matchWeekly pay!Ten paid holidays!Required SkillsAbility to follow detailed PM checklists and procedures with consistency and accuracy.Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics and other instructions.Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.1+ years of industrial maintenance or preventative maintenance experience, preferred.Familiarity with CMMS software for work order management, preferred.Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow molding, preferred.Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) and experience preferred.TravelOccasional travel may be required to attend outside trainingWork Authorization/ Security ClearanceMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center,22167 C Street, Strother Field, Winfield, KSWestern Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr