Job Description

Description

PPC Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to work in our Pleasant Prairie, WI plant. We have immediate openings on 3rd shifts. Your commitment to work safety and product safety are essential success factors. Your troubleshooting and problem solving skills will result in maximizing uptime, efficiency and output.

General Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain all process and production equipment as well as general building maintenance.
• Repair and maintain plant process, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Design, implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for all mechanical equipment.
• Install new equipment according to manufacturer specifications and management requirements.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Work directly with engineers, machinists, assemblers, & machine operators
• Conduct general upkeep procedures and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with electrical aspects and troubleshooting electronics
• Ability to read blueprints and assembly instructions provided by manufacturers
• Read, write, and understand English
• Read interpret instructional electrical, hydraulic, and process systems drawings.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Prior background in manufacturing maintenance and plastics manufacturing a strong plus.
• Good troubleshooting skills coupled with a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and control systems is a plus.
• Self-starter with willingness to perform other related duties as required
• Able to work overtime as required
• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate in relevant expertise areas such as electrical, mechanical and/or other areas is a plus

Work Experience:

• 3-6 years of industrial maintenance or a similar environment performing comparable tasks as required for this position.