Maintenance Technician (Blown Film)

Established over thirty years ago, we've become a leader in manufacturing converter grade films for printing, laminating, and automated packaging

Job Details:

We are in search of a dynamic and experienced Permanent Maintenance Manager for our Blown Film division in the Manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be responsible for managing all repair, maintenance, and improvement operations within our facility. This role requires a strong understanding of blown film, polyethylene, extrusion, converting, electrical controls, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance operations for our blown film production lines, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and lifespan.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to production.
• Coordinate with the production team to schedule maintenance and repairs to minimize impact on production.
• Monitor and manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for repairs and maintenance.
• Manage and train maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management to develop budgets for maintenance operations, and ensure operations stay within budget.
• Stay current with latest technologies and best practices in blown film manufacturing, and recommend improvements to processes and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance management/supervisor role in the blown film industry.
• Proven experience with blown film, polyethylene, extrusion, converting, electrical controls, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex machinery issues.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and train a team.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred.