Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies. 

• Install, adjust and repair blow mold, trimmers, palletizer and other related equipment. 

• Perform mold, neck tooling changes, pin and other equipment changes. 

• Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses. 

• Inspect, rebuild and replace valves and pumps 

• Perform preventive maintenance on all related equipment. 

• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition. 

• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machines. 

• Troubleshoot, locate root problems and repair blow mold, baggers & support equipment. 

• May operate blow mold or injection machines 

• Communicate with other departments on a frequent basis. 

• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design. 

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.  Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.   

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Solid English language and reading skills
• Basic computer skills, a plus
• PLC experience, a plus
• Current OSHA forklift certification, a plus
• Mechanical experience on small engines, cars, or farm equipment, a plus

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.