Maintenance Technician

Sheridan, MI

Co. is a plastic injection molding manufacturer 

Pay rate: Up to $23/hr

Shift: 1st Shift

Summary of Position Responsibilities:
Perform required work for maintaining the building, presses, and associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
Actively work to reduce maintenance repair and preventive maintenance costs
Assist in developing plans to reduce breakdown related downtime
Maintain a safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions
Keep all work areas clean and free of oil
Minimize the amount of downtime associated with repairs
Additional education as required to help reduce external maintenance repair cost
Properly complete and file all required maintenance document.
Effectively communicate with other departments and shifts
Complete assigned preventative maintenance activities in a timely manner
Participates in continuous improvement process as required
Participates in 8D problem solving as required

Minimum Qualifications:
Reading 7 – 9 th grade and math 8 th grade to be determined by testing
1-3 years plastic industry maintenance experience including hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to supply own tools
Ability to obtain valid hi-lo license
Knowledge of state and federal environmental and OSHA laws preferred
Good performance record
Must be able to demonstrate competency through testing and job performance after training

This position requires flexibility with special situations that may require after regular hours phone calls or assignments.

Permanent job - 90 contract to direct hire