Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

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Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Maintenance Tech B to join our new state-of-the-art Injection molding plant! Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, 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

• Design and specify materials.
• Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• Principal Responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Troubleshoot, read and modify mechanical blueprints and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment.
• 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly with bi-weekly pay
• Regular Preventative Maintenance of electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Exhibit knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and theoretical mechanics.
• Plant annual bonus program
• May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)
• Competitive Hourly Rates
• 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.
• Ability to use fabrication, millwright, and mechanical hand tools safely and accurately.
• 12 paid holidays every calendar year

Requirements

• An Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree highly desired.
• 5 years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and/or welding experience.
• Injection molding experience and electrical experience is an asset.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp tools.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• 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 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 [email protected]