Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Maintenance Mechanic -- Night Shift Employer: Vantage Plastics Location: Bay City, Michigan Shift: Night Shift, 5:45 PM -- 6:15 AM Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating schedule Maintenance Focus: Preventive Maintenance (PM) ### Job Summary Vantage Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Bay City manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, including injection molding and thermoforming equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic ensures production machinery and mechanical equipment operate efficiently and reliably while maintaining compliance with OSHA safety regulations. The position supports production, quality, safety, equipment reliability, and productivity. ### Duties and Responsibilities - Ensure manufacturing machines and utility equipment operate at optimal performance. - Perform preventive maintenance, including routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, calibration, and scheduled equipment servicing. - Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures. - Repair or replace defective motors, sensors, valves, belts, bearings, and other machine components. - Assist with installation, setup, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and production lines. - Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies. - Conduct equipment safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements. - Maintain plant safety and 5S housekeeping standards. - Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repair logs, and equipment documentation. - Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and production efficiency. - Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned. ### Required Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of plastic processing and molding equipment. - Electrical troubleshooting skills involving motors and control circuits. - Welding skills for machine repair and minor fabrication. - Knowledge of equipment lubrication and greasing procedures. - Ability to operate lathes and milling machines for minor repairs and fabrication. - Experience maintaining manufacturing machinery and equipment. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. ### Education and Experience - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Technical or vocational school diploma highly preferred. - Manufacturing experience maintaining various types of machinery and equipment. - At least two years of manufacturing experience involving electrical systems. - One to two years of injection molding maintenance experience. - Knowledge of injection molding machinery and related equipment. ### Supervisory Responsibilities None. ### Physical Requirements - Ability to work in noisy manufacturing environments. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. - Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access machinery and equipment. ### Additional Information This position supports department performance in safety, environmental compliance, quality, equipment reliability, production, and productivity.