Maint Mechanic II
TekniPlex

Who is Tekni-Plex?                

We are a 50 year global leader in advanced plastic and rubber polymer technology, Tekni-Plex engineer’s solutions to meet customer needs in critical applications that touch every aspect of life, from medical devices used in operating rooms and hospitals, to food packaging in your kitchen.

Why Work for us?

With Company Values like Innovation, Integrity and Trust and Employee Fulfillment, Tekni-Plex offers every employee around the world the opportunity to stretch, grow and succeed every day. Our employees are challenged to bring new ideas to the table, jump in and get involved and make an impact. Tekni-Plex has a proud history and a compelling future. Behind every great Tekni-Plex product is a team of dedicated employees who are truly making a difference for our customers and who are Tekni-Proud!

What is the position where you can add value?

We are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic for our Sparks, NV plant location within our Colorite Division of Tekni-Plex.  $1,500.00 Sign-on Bonus! This position is for 3rd shift. 

Summary / Purpose

The maintenance mechanic ensures operation of mechanical and basic electrical systems of compounding process equipment and the facility related equipment through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance. This is to be accomplished through the utilization of engineered drawings, operation manuals, and OEM specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze equipment malfunctions and determine cause using mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical skills.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting of secondary plant distribution system (switch gear, breaker panels, wiring/busses, junction boxes, switches, outlets, etc.).
• Familiarization with local, state and national building codes including the NEC.
• Calibrate and adjust plant instrumentation.
• Perform minor instrument repairs.
• Familiarization with common preventative maintenance practices as well as the importance of the record keeping accuracy associated with it.
• Process work orders utilizing a computerized maintenance system.
• Active participation in a project lead role as required.
• We should specify or eliminate.
• Participates in plant safety / housekeeping audits to ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ year’s maintenance experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or a combination or work experience and education. Highly desirable for the candidate hold a certification / license in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding or general construction. Electrical experience a plus. Ability to make routine decisions and report / communicate malfunctions to management.  Demonstrated ability to read and understand blue prints, wiring diagrams, etc.

Language skills:

Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Math skills:

Ability to read meters, schematic diagrams, blueprints, other measuring instruments, and basic computer skills.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently required to stand, bend, push, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, use hands & fingers, talk and hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate to high. Must be GMP compliant with gowning and proper attire/uniforms (i.e., head/shoe/beard covers and eye protection where appropriate).  May be required to wear ear plugs occasionally.

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.

Tekni-Plex is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the following document names to download the files for review: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement .

Tekni-Plex Rewards:

At Tekni-Plex, we value all of our people across the globe.  We strive to provide a work environment that leads to your professional fulfillment.  Since fulfillment means something different to everyone, the rewards that Tekni-Plex provides globally are appropriately diverse and suited to help you perform your best inside and outside the company.  Our rewards programs include:

We offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision. No waiting period for medical benefits.
• Life and Disability
• 401(k) and Match
• Wellness Program including EAP
• Pay for Performance philosophy

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