Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance TechnicianPeninsula Plastics is rapidly growing and we are looking to add an additional hardworking and motivated individual to take the role of Maintenance Technician on our 1st shift.Location(s): must be able to commute to both Plants (Auburn Hills and Pontiac located 1 mile from each other)Shift: 1st shift from 5:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to FridayPay: $22.00/hr up to $31.00/hr (pay is negotiable based on experience)Job Description:The Maintenance Techs support our Production Team by installing, maintaining, and repairing the equipment we utilize every day. Maintenance Techs will follow preventative maintenance schedules, assist in setting up equipment, maintain both facilities and help keep operations running on a day-to-day basis, and should be able to work on all aspects of the Production Maintenance & the Facility Maintenance.Maintenance Techs must be able to work well with others. They should be able to work well under pressure. On occasion, there are deadlines that are critical, where the entire Maintenance Department must work together cohesively to get the job done. We have 2 facilities, that are approximately one mile from each other, and Maintenance personnel will be required to drive back and forth as needed throughout their shift.Reports to: Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:Perform routine and preventative maintenance on Thermoforming machinery and equipmentInspect and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctionsDismantle machine and equipment to remove and replace defective partsParticipate in installing new equipment/machineryPerform special projects from time-to-time, as assignedUse of power tools, hand tools, Hi-Lo, and other various equipmentPerform duties such as welding, cutting, and electrical repairWork with little supervisionTroubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashionLog and record readings for equipment and proceduresFollow safe working practicesQualifications:MUST HAVE Previous experience in maintenance and plant operations (3+ Years)MUST HAVE your own tools and rolling toolboxStrong understanding of how to read blueprintsStrong Electrical knowledge (HMI, PLC, high voltage, low voltage, machine controls)Strong Mechanical KnowledgeStrong Carpentry skillsBasic math KnowledgeAbility to communicate orally and in writingStrong Organization SkillsFamiliarity with plant tools and equipmentStrong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills