Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic works closely with maintenance electricians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding equipment and a variety of robotics and automation systems. This role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and various tanks. A strong mechanical is essential, and experience with plastics manufacturing and electrical troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with maintenance electricians to troubleshoot and repair blow molding equipment and automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related production equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on production machinery, including basic PLC-related troubleshooting as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair robotics and various automation equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation to guide repair and maintenance activities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of injection molding and plastics processing equipment when required.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with facility procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and support continuous improvement of equipment performance.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical skillset with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems including conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting on production machinery and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Experience working with blow molding equipment or similar plastics manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of robotics and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills to support equipment diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to perform safe and effective repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair within injection molding or plastics processing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing, including blow molding and injection molding processes.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of highly automated production lines.
• Familiarity with climate-controlled, clean manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative maintenance and production team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in diagnosing equipment issues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new equipment and advanced automation technologies.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation with significant expansion potential, offering ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career as the facility increases capacity. The site features a very clean, climate-controlled environment with new equipment and extensive automation, supporting a comfortable and modern workplace. With plans to enhance compensation and a strong focus on continuous improvement, you benefit from a forward-looking culture that values growth, innovation, and employee development.

Work Environment

The role follows an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday schedule, currently operating only on first shift, which supports a stable and predictable workweek. The facility is very clean and climate controlled, providing a comfortable and organized setting for maintenance activities. You work with new equipment and highly automated systems in a modern warehouse environment, focusing on blow molding, injection molding, robotics, and related production machinery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI 53142.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this tempora