Maintenance Technician (Open Availability)

Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, maintaining and improving complex mechanical, electrical and electronic, instrumentation equipment and distribution systems, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision. Additionally, the IMT will perform checks and maintain records to ensure compliance with Environmental regulations.

SCHEDULE: The team is looking for an individual open to working various shifts, based on need/skillset. This position may require overtime, holiday, and on-call schedule. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot machine problems and make repairs or changes as necessary to electro-mechanical instrumentation and process control systems. If repairs are temporary, ensure permanent repairs are made as soon as possible.


• Perform preventive maintenance testing and maintain records to ensure compliance with all company and environmental regulations.


• Evaluate recommend and/or implement changes to improve machine health as needed.


• Update prints and procedures as needed. Maintain appropriate documentation.


• Evaluate parts requirements for new or existing equipment and make recommendations to set parts up in stock. Research locates and order appropriate parts to ensure reliability.


• Assist with modifications and capital projects as required.


• Communicate with vendors support groups and management about equipment issues.


• Document machine issues repairs made troubleshooting procedures parts used follow up needed etc.


• Perform all job tasks and assignments safely. Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned areas for identification of potential safety problems.


• Perform prescribed audit and sampling activities to monitor system operations for compliance assurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• AAS degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field preferred.


• AAS degree in Electro/Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robotics) or related field.


• 3 - 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Maintenance Electrician job.


• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.


• Ability to use multimeters, voltage testers, amp meters, and other testing devices.


• Ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, transformers, rectifiers, etc.


• Ability to calculate needed material (wire, breakers, conduit, etc.) for new or modifications of existing circuits.


• Ability to assemble, install, alter, and repair any pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, chemicals, or gases. Pneumatics included.


• Ability to use hand power tools applicable to job function. (Welding skills are a plus.)


• Knowledge of electronics and electrical controls and circuits.


• Knowledge of AC and DC drives, PLC's, power distribution and process control.


• Willingness and ability to perform OJT duties.


• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time.


• Ability to effectively communicate with operations associates, vendors, and support groups.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Ability to work up to 11.5-hour shifts


• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 75 lbs


• Frequent lifting in the 0–50 lb range


• Carry items (e.g., shafts ~45 lbs) up to 10 feet


• Push/pull equipment (e.g., toolboxes up to ~300 lbs) up to 200 feet


• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting/crouching, reaching, twisting


• Occasional crawling


• Ability to climb platforms and access coolant pits


• Frequent use of both hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions


• Use of foot controls as required


• Ability to maintain sustained attention, work at a consistent pace, and make independent judgments.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed:

• Work performed around industrial machinery and mechanical/electrical systems


• Frequent exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and gases, wet conditions, and vibration


• Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud


• Indoor manufacturing/production setting

BENEFITS
TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

• Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.


• Medical Coverage


• Prescription Drug Coverage


• Telemedicine


• Dental Coverage


• Vision Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance


• Short Term Disability (STD)


• Long Term Disability (LTD


• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD


• Hospital Indemnity


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Daily Pay


• Business Travel Insurance


• Legal Plan


• Identity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer
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