Maintenance Technician - Plastics Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Mission

Support a leading U.S. plastics manufacturer by ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of complex manufacturing systems. You’ll maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems that keep production moving across multiple industries — from medical and food packaging to aerospace.

This role exists to sustain uptime, drive reliability, and ensure every piece of equipment in the plant performs at its best.

Performance Objectives

1. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance and on -demand repairs on production and facility equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
   

2. Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues using schematics, meters, and diagrams on systems including AC/DC motors, gearboxes, compressors, drives, and pumps.
   

3. Fabrication & Repair: Use shop tools (drill press, grinders, welders, torches, etc.) to modify or repair parts and components safely and efficiently.
   

4. System Optimization: Analyze root causes of failure and develop process improvements that extend equipment life and reduce repeat maintenance issues.
   

5. Documentation & Safety: Complete maintenance logs, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure all repairs comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
   

6. Collaboration & Leadership: Communicate with operators, supervisors, and fellow technicians to ensure smooth shift handoffs and coordinated repairs.
   

Fit Traits

• Strong troubleshooting ability across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
  

• Proactive mindset — doesn’t wait for breakdowns, prevents them
  

• Calm under pressure, disciplined, and mission -oriented
  

• Team player with leadership potential and clear communication skills
  

• Reliable night -shift contributor who takes ownership of uptime and plant performance
  

Why This Role Matters

This role is at the core of modern manufacturing — keeping critical systems running that power industries across America. For veterans and maintenance professionals who thrive on hands -on problem -solving, autonomy, and teamwork, this is a place to grow, lead, and build a stable technical career with purpose.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
  

• Solid background in multi -craft maintenance (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems)
  

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints
  

• Working knowledge of gearboxes, motors, pumps, air compressors, and drive systems
  

• Ability to safely use industrial tools (hand, pneumatic, and shop machinery)
  

• Understanding of steam systems and boiler operations preferred
  

• Strong communication and documentation skills
  

• Must be willing to work a 12 -hour rotating night shift schedule
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  

• Company -paid Life Insurance and Short/Long -Term Disability
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  

• 401(k) with strong employer match
  

• 120 hours PTO (pro -rated based on hire date) + 11 paid holidays
  

• Sign -on Bonus potential
  

• Continuous skill development and advancement opportunities within a growing, military -friendly organization