Electromechanical Reliability Technician (Plastics Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Role snapshot

Drive reliability on high-speed plastics manufacturing lines through disciplined maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and precise documentation.

Core responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on blow molders (EBM, SBM), conveyors, packers, and automated equipment.
• Advanced fault-finding across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Use of hand/power tools, multimeters, and PLC interfaces to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
• Cross-functional collaboration with production to reduce downtime and enhance throughput.
• Knowledge transfer: provide technical guidance and training to maintenance peers.
• Accurate recordkeeping in CMMS (MaintainX); maintain detailed equipment histories.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure effective daily/nightly shift hand-offs.
• Support installations, upgrades, and process improvements across the facility.
• Strict adherence to LOTO, GMP, and PPE; promote a strong safety culture.

Technical toolkit

• PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals—read, interpret, and apply.
• Machine shop and fabrication equipment: mills, lathes, grinders, welding.
• CMMS proficiency with preventive maintenance scheduling (MaintainX experience preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting in mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
• Proactive, independent contributor who thrives in a team environment.
• Available for overtime as needed.

Work schedule

Night Shift, Monday–Friday, 10:00 pm – 6:30 am. Overtime may be required.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive compensation with overtime potential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.

Preferred experience

• Injection molding background.