The Maintenance Technician specializing in the reprocessing operation is responsible for maintaining recycling equipment used in the 24/7 production of plastic material. Performing preventative and repair maintenance on equipment such as extruders, shredders, and water separators, improves production utilization and throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Navigate equipment controllers on Erema extruders, Lindner shredders, and material separation equipment

• Perform weekly maintenance to maintain minimum throughputs such as knife rotations, knife replacement, and water tank cleaning
• Basic welding skills for knife base installation on shredders
• Barrel and screw changes on extrusion equipment
• Monitor machine alarms to efficiently track down problem details and accurately identify solutions
• Full ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, utilizing these tools to locate machine components and implement solutions
• Full ability to read mechanical blueprints and utilize equipment manuals
• Perform efficient repairs on mechanical parts such as bearings, pulleys, filters, valves, gauges, wiring, sensors, and switches
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
• Document details of diagnosis, repair, parts, and relevant data for history in MRO computer system

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Maintenance working with plastic shredders and/or plastic extruders  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and use of various tools to locate information
• Experience diagnosing fluid systems (hydraulic and air)
• Experience working with schematics and blueprints
• Education in controls or mechatronics is preferred
• Basic welding skills with attention to details
• Utilize computers and data systems to compile/analyze information
• Clear verbal and written communication required
• Attention to detail with adequate sense of urgency to improve utilization
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgement
• Able to participate in onsite and offsite educational courses as required

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks:
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.
  • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.