Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Toray seeks team members who are hardworking, passionate about their work, and energetic problem-solvers who have a "can-do" attitude. Team members who think creatively and want to implement new ideas thrive here. We value people who wish to pursue a rewarding career in which they develop new skills and progress through the organization. Many Toray employees have been with the company for more than a decade.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA's films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance.

We are looking for an experienced industrial Maintenance Technician with strong electrical experience. The primary responsibilities will be to support production by repairing, maintaining, and improving process equipment in a multi-craft environment. This position will work Monday - Sunday on a 4x10-hour rotational schedule, 6:30am - 4:45pm and does require occasional overtime, emergency call in and on call assignments. The successful candidate will have an exceptional safety focus, strong technical aptitude with PLC experience. The starting pay for this position is $36.17 - $39.65/hour depending on experience, with opportunity for further advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety procedures are always followed, be SAFE and promote safety consciousness to all Toray and non-Toray personnel. Quickly propose and/or implement any safety improvements and perform all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems and components on production equipment.
• High level of electrical troubleshooting with a strong knowledge of all electrical testing equipment. Must be able to safely troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and equipment from 480 VAC to low voltage controls. PLC experience highly preferred.
• Complete daily shop work to include welding, lathe and mill operation, rigging, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Must be able to install electrical components, circuits, and install and program AC/DC drives and temperature controllers.
• Must be able to perform complex mechanical repairs using instructions, documents and equipment manuals.

Requirements:

• Successful candidate must meet the minimum internal criteria of M4 core competencies up to the M5 level based on experience.
• Must have a strong safety focus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis; must be able to stand/bend/reach/twist and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work required, mandatory overtime, support shutdowns, emergency call ins and on call assignments. Must be able to report within 1 hour of being notified.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision
• Proven ability to solve problems and initiate repairs with little direction while working safely and adhering to all safety protocols
• Ability to partner with maintenance and production teams regarding maintenance and repair of equipment and be a resource in support of the production process.
• PLC troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to take training classes.
• Good writing, communication and computer skills
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required with at least 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience. Industrial Electrician license preferred

We require a resume to be submitted with online application.

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment and COVID-19 testing.

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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