Maintenance - Maintenance Technician I

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.

Job Overview:

The responsibility of Maintenance Technician I is to provide preventative and continuous maintenance of facility, equipment and tools as prescribed by manufactures.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Sick Pay, 12 Paid Holidays.

Pay Rate: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing procedures are available prior to initiating repairs.
• Quickly and accurately complete assigned maintenance work orders and communicate completion to the originator.
• Review manufacturing procedures with manager; make sure you understand all aspects of procedure before starting the assignment.
• Make sure all necessary tools and equipment for each job are in place before work begins.
• Make sure all parts to complete the repair are available, if not, notify your manager.
• When in doubt, ask your manager concerning problems with parts or procedures.
• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.
• Meet or exceed maintenance standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with maintenance in manufacturing
• Experience with a variety of tools (manual and electric)
• Basic electrical experience
• Basic welding skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment.
• Forklift certification or pass training course for operation.
• High mechanical aptitude

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred

Working Conditions

Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts, materials, and molds. Must be able to operate the hand and tools and write legible.

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.