Maintenance Technician A - Manufacturing

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Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our new state-of-the-art Injection molding plant! Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for machinery and facility maintenance activities, while enhancing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Position Offers

• Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour shift (Working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly) with bi-weekly pay
• Relocation may be available
  

Principal Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in either electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical phases
• Able to read and modify mechanical blueprints, sketches, electrical schematic diagrams and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment.
• Ability to use fabrication, millwright, and mechanical hand tools safely and accurately.
• Follow all policies, procedures and work practices as outlined by the HR Best Practices – USA, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and EH&S programs at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• An Associates Degree in electronics, mechanics or similar degree highly desired.
• 10 years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping and welding experience.
• Requires specialized knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics and automation (this is a fully automated facility)
• May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)
• Requires strong ability to instruct and lead others.

• Successful candidate must complete pre-employment testing.

Working conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp tools.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided
  

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibilitssy needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com