Industrial Reliability Maintenance Technician (Plastics & Automation)

What your day looks like

You start on the production floor, scanning HMIs for alarms, trending VFD performance, and listening for any hint of abnormal vibration. A molding press drifts out of spec, so you isolate the fault, consult schematics, replace a failed sensor, and safely return the line to rate. Between calls, you complete scheduled PMs so small issues never become large outages, then collaborate with production and engineering on improvements that boost uptime and quality.

What you will tackle

• Execute inspections, maintenance, and repairs across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems supporting production and facilities.
• Diagnose and correct equipment failures quickly to cut unplanned downtime.
• Carry out preventive maintenance per established checklists and intervals.
• Document work performed, parts used, and findings in maintenance logs and work orders.
• Assist with installing, modifying, and commissioning new machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond rapidly to urgent maintenance requests.
• Follow and promote safety policies and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Partner with production and engineering to improve reliability, throughput, and efficiency.
• Keep tools, work areas, and maintenance shops orderly.
• Remain accountable for food safety, product quality, and overall site safety.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and OEM manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred

• Certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or related trades.
• Experience with PLCs, automation platforms, and complex industrial machinery.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Work environment

• Manufacturing floor with active machinery, noise, and chemical exposure.
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and periodic heavy physical tasks.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures is required.

Proficiencies

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Injection molding
• Blow molding

Tools and technologies you will handle

• Variable frequency drives
• Programmable logic controllers
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors