MAINTENANCE TECH 2

Job Overview Location: ORAFOL Americas, Wallingford, CT (06492). Night shift technician needed for 7PM to 7AM on 12‑hour shifts, rotating 3‑day/4‑day weeks. Position Summary The Maintenance Technician 2 supports production by ensuring minimal downtime due to mechanical equipment malfunction. Works under the direction of Maintenance Technician 3 and the Maintenance & Tooling Manager performing planned and unplanned maintenance, breakdown repair, upgrades, documentation, and daily functions including piping, mechanical repairs, and building grounds maintenance. Also mentors Technician1’s and seeks advancement to Technician3. Essential Duties Safely operate all Orafol manufacturing equipment while adhering to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies. Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. Be a self‑starter who can work independently in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment alongside a team of trained Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Technicians. Maintain Facility equipment by interpreting machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, and technical manuals. Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log and track planned and unplanned maintenance work. Look up and place order requests for spare parts. Set up, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanically driven extrusion equipment. Apply solid knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, and shop tools (including Lathe and Bridgeport) to maintain and troubleshoot Facility equipment inside and outdoors (e.g., painting, weeding, snow removal, cleaning, lighting). Make machinery repairs, including replacement of damaged/worn parts. Read and interpret instruments such as micrometers, calipers, electrical test meters, tape measures, and combination squares. Answer line calls on a production line and support extrusion teardowns and changeovers. Recommend jobs and improvements to the Maintenance & Tooling Manager & Plant Manager to enhance machinery performance and determine scope of work. Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions and equipment failures. Adhere to ARC Flash and Electrical Shock Prevention policies. Support and follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures. Pass comprehensive Powered Industrial Truck training and testing to safely operate PITs in the facility. Examine and test components and plant support systems for compliance with standards and regulations. Conduct mechanical diagnostic evaluations and prescribe corrective actions independently. Participate in plant improvement projects, reliability initiatives, and other key plant-level initiatives. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Qualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma. Connecticut E‑2 Unlimited Journeyman’s License. Work Experience 2+ years of previous industrial manufacturing experience. Experience with drive systems is a must. Aptitudes & Characteristics Positive can‑do attitude and sense of accountability; takes initiative. Fast learner, driven and self‑motivated; strives toward continuous improvement. Maintains a clean and presentable appearance. Prepared to do job function and be at workstation by the beginning of the shift. Adheres to minimum unplanned absences as defined by Employee Attendance Expectations. Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area, including all tools and equipment. Works well with others, cooperatively between shifts and departments for overall company benefit. Additional Information Note: The above are the duties typical of the Maintenance Technician2 position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr