Job Description

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production and blow molding equipment across the facility. This role leverages advanced knowledge in mechanical, electrical, controls, and PLC systems to ensure maximum equipment efficiency, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all corporate and plant safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with company and agency compliance requirements.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain advanced PLC and electrical control systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions.

Installation & Equipment Optimization

• Install, adjust, and repair blow mold machinery, trimmers, palletizers, and related systems.
• Execute mold and neck tooling changes, pin adjustments, and equipment modifications with precision.
• Perform inspections and repairs on pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, hoses, and pumps.

Preventive Maintenance & Fabrication

• Conduct preventive maintenance routines to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Apply welding and fabrication skills to repair or enhance machinery components as needed.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians, sharing expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment evaluations using the work order system.
• Support data-driven decision-making through timely and detailed documentation.

Other Duties

• Perform additional maintenance-related tasks as assigned to support plant operations.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, and/or PLC systems.
• Experience with Uniloy, Liberty, Bekum, and Rocheleau blow molding machines strongly preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced technical diploma or degree in a related field preferred.

Certifications

• Professional certifications in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering are highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication across multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor maintenance personnel.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and arms, and handle tools or equipment.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by law.

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