In the Maintenance Technical Support position, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

We Offer

Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 40 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!Advancement: We prioritize promote-from-within!State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!Convenience:  We’re located right off I-57 and I-72!

You Will

Report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate actionInitiate action for food safety issuesObserve mechanical devices in operation and trouble shoots to locate causes of trouble, specifically compressors and refrigeration.Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.Repair or replace defective parts. Install special functional and structural parts in devices.Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.Lubricate and cleans parts.Start devices to test their performance.Perform work in a safe manner, and is responsible for following all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures.Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices GMP rules.Maintain high standards relating to area housekeeping.Communicate effectively with Team Leaders, Production Technicians, and other plant personnel.Have the authority to place product on hold.Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have

High School Diploma, GED or equivalentA minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment. Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel, Palletizer & Airveyor is preferred.Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solveAbility to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematicsability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation

You'll Earn

$20-25 per hour, based on qualifications, education, and experienceNight shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hour

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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