Industrial Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing/Extrusion)

Silver-Line® Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry’s highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida. Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service.

Silver-Line Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Technician. This role is based in our facility in Lawton, OK and is budgeted at $29.40/hour.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced individual who will be responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, and overhaul of mechanical systems and machines used in the extrusion production of PVC pipes. This position will focus primarily on the general upkeep, repair, preventative maintenance and safe operation of the industrial equipment and facility.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work independently to troubleshoot problem industrial equipment
• Perform necessary repairs, installations and preventative maintenance to keep production lines and facilities operating
• Ensure all industrial equipment, including extruders, are properly maintained, lubricated, filters replaced, etc.
• Ensure mechanical operations & standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
• Perform essential change overs and startups as scheduled.
• Proactively inform management if equipment is unsafe to operate, needs repair or requires replacement

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or certificate of completion is preferred; technical school is an asset
• Must have mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery and electrical troubleshooting skills. Welding experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working with extrusion machines or equipment is an asset
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude with ability to perform root cause analysis, and intuitively identify and understand the issues with machines, motors, and equipment that may arise.
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must provide own safety boots and preferably own basic hand tools
• Must successfully pass a drug screen, physical, and criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, and lifting up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The use of hand tools
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required

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
• Paid holidays
• Plant bonus program
• Set schedule with weekly pay
• Basic safety equipment (ie. safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

Silver-Line Plastics is 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 takes into account the applicant’s accessibility 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. Equal Opportunity Employer