Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

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Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Maintenance Tech A 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.
Principal Responsibilities
Exhibit knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and theoretical mechanics.
Troubleshoot, read and modify mechanical blueprints and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment.
Regular Preventative Maintenance of electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting
May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)
Design and specify materials.
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.
Injection molding experience and electrical experience is an asset.
5 years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and/or welding experience.
An Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree highly desired.
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
Competitive Hourly Rates
Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
12 paid holidays every calendar year
Plant annual bonus program
12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off;
84 hours bi-weekly withbi-weekly pay401K 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 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 (url removed)