Maintenance Technician Plastics Manufacturing (Night Shift)
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Job Location:
Crawfordsville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 75000
Experience Required:
1-3years
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mission
Support a leading U.S. plastics manufacturer by ensuring the safety reliability and performance of complex manufacturing systems. Youll 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
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance and on-demand repairs on production and facility equipment minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues using schematics meters and diagrams on systems including AC/DC motors gearboxes compressors drives and pumps.
Fabrication & Repair: Use shop tools (drill press grinders welders torches etc.) to modify or repair parts and components safely and efficiently.
System Optimization: Analyze root causes of failure and develop process improvements that extend equipment life and reduce repeat maintenance issues.
Documentation & Safety: Complete maintenance logs follow lockout/tagout procedures and ensure all repairs comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
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 doesnt 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
Required Skills:
Must have served in 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.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Schematics
- cGMP
- Clamp Truck
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
