Maintenance Technician - LEAD ($2500 SIGN ON BONUS) at Niche Polymer LLC

Heath, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervisory Experience, Conveyors, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electronics, Preventative Maintenance, Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Troubleshooting, Electrical Control Systems, Blueprint Interpretation, Schematic Reading, PLC Understanding, Safety Compliance, Production Focus

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor/Technician with supervisory experience, to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and preventative maintenance, along with the ability to perform in-house fabrication using standard shop tools. Must have a focus on production and meeting customer expectations. Role is at a growing start-up facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems. Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, and electrical/electronic controls. Carry out in-house fabrication, welding, and machining tasks as needed for equipment repairs or modifications. Safely operate shop tools, including grinders, drills, saws, welding equipment, and measuring instruments. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues to quickly restore production. Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment. Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory. Follow all company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Collaborate and communicate with engineering support teams to improve equipment performance and reliability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication tools. Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, electrical control systems, and mechanical repairs(REQUIRED). Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, and electronic troubleshooting preferred. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work overtime Requirements EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED; or up to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. Role required to regularly stand, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be comfortable occasionally working at heights in compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components. Responsibilities also include carrying out in-house fabrication, welding, and machining tasks as needed for repairs or modifications.