Preventative Maintenance Technician - Military Veterans
at Plastipak Packaging
Plastipak is looking for an experienced Preventative Maintenance Technician at our plastics facility in Harve de Grace, MD. This is a Direct Hire position that offers paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician
Location: Harve de Grace, MD
Pay: $27/hr
Shift: 7a-3:30pm M-F
What's in it for you:
- Direct Hire: Join our team on a permanent basis.
- Stability: Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within.
- Set Schedules: Mon-Fri schedule, day shift
What you'll be doing:
- Perform maintenance for either extrusion or Sidel manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations
- Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures
- Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution
- Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures
- Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences
Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- 3 years of Maintenance experience required, extrusion strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics
- Welding/fabrication experience a plus
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience is a bonus
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- EAP, Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Havre De Grace, MD
A global leader in the science of flexible packaging and barrier technology, Plastipak has instituted packaging enhancements that continue to set industry standards. Our manufacturing competencies span the full gamut of customer requirements, affording consumers the latest in packaging design, labeling, filling and delivery. Direct links into our supply chain allow customers quick access to information supporting material planning, quality assurance and inventory control.
Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
- PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
- 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
- DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- TELEMEDICINE
- PET INSURANCE
- TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
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