Maintenance - Maintenance Technician

Job Overview:  

Responsible for processing and repairing and/or replacement of machine parts to allow for continuous and efficient operations in production. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Promotes safety in the workplace by assuring all electrical and mechanical guards and other safety devices are working and in place. 

• Analyzes and repairs all manufacturing equipment including, but not limited to, plastic blow molding and ancillary equipment. 

• Understands and performs processing on machines to ensure machine efficiency and high quality. 

• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly. 

• Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. 

• Performs complex problem solving using the understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints. 

• Coordinates specific activities with Production and Quality Departments. 

• Maintains 5S in work area. 

• Promotes good teamwork between self and others, ensuring that all Maintenance employees work together harmoniously in support of our production needs. 

• Instrumental in development and mentoring of apprentices. 

• Teaches and transfers knowledge of technical aptitude to others. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong mechanical aptitude  

• Knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or reading blueprints required 

• Must be able to operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment 

• Strong reading, mathematical and communication skills required 

• Knowledge of Lock out tag out practices required. 

• Welding experience preferred  

• Certification on all Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) from Scepter will be required 

Education and Experience  

• High school diploma or equivalent required 

• Minimum of one year experience in maintenance in a manufacturing facility required 

• Must own full set of hand tools and toolbox as required for Scepter work environment 

Physical Requirements  

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment.  Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment.  Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required. Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds frequently. Ability to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is required. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.