LaSalle Intelligent Solutions

Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is looking for a skilled Thermoform Maintenance Mechanic to support the reliability and performance of its manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production and facility equipment, focusing on thermoforming and other manufacturing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on thermoforming equipment, manufacturing machinery, and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automated equipment issues
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance needs in a timely manner to minimize downtime
• Diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs and long-term solutions
• Assist with machine changeovers, equipment setups, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment documentation
• Inspect, test, and evaluate equipment performance to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions
• Repair or replace components including motors, bearings, belts, valves, pumps, sensors, and other mechanical and electrical components
• Support the installation, modification, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory documentation
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, hoists, powered industrial vehicles, and other maintenance equipment as required
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance
• Follow all safety, GMP, quality, and company policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, processing, packaging, or related environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automated equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
• Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately document maintenance activities
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and respond effectively to maintenance needs in a plant environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot older or established machinery
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift materials and equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and work at heights or in confined spaces when required
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Technical degree, vocational certification, or apprenticeship training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, or a related field preferred
• Experience with thermoforming equipment or other high-speed manufacturing machinery preferred
• PLC troubleshooting and electrical systems experience preferred
• Experience with HVAC, robotics, CNC equipment, or automated manufacturing systems preferred
• Experience using CMMS or ERP systems such as SAP PM preferred
• Prior experience in plastics, packaging, paper converting, consumer products, food manufacturing, or other high-speed production environments preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Compensation: $40/hour, with overtime expected
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Work Environment: Steady, plant-based maintenance environment supporting ongoing manufacturing operations, with a variety of established and older manufacturing equipment
• Work involves troubleshooting equipment, performing scheduled maintenance, and responding to production needs
• Manufacturing environment may include varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and other production-related conditions