Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Multi-Craft) for a chemical processing company near Batesville, MS. This position is a direct hire opportunity paying $25-$35/hr depending on experience. 1st shift opportunity 8am-4pm.

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining the integrity and reliable operation of packaging and process equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician performs full packaging line and process changeovers, ensures proper start-up after changes, and supports production by maximizing equipment uptime and product output. This is a full multi-craft position that combines mechanical and electrical responsibilities on chemical processing, blow molding, and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, reliability, and safe operation of all packaging and process equipment in the facility.
• Perform complete packaging line and process changeovers, including mechanical and control adjustments, and take responsibility for successful start-up after each changeover.
• Grease, oil, and lubricate equipment according to established schedules and best practices to minimize wear and prevent breakdowns.
• Implement and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program on chemical processing, blow molding, and packaging equipment.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues, and take proactive steps to correct problems before they cause downtime.
• Assist production teams to enhance and improve product output, efficiency, and line performance through equipment adjustments and improvements.
• Respond promptly to production line and process repair requests to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems on production and process equipment, including identifying faults and performing necessary repairs or replacements.
• Assist with new wire installations and modifications to existing electrical systems as needed to support new equipment or line changes.
• Work with chemical processing equipment, including pumps, motors, and valves, to ensure proper operation and process control.
• Support and perform work on blow mold equipment used to manufacture bottles, ensuring proper operation and quality output.
• Maintain and repair packaging equipment used for products such as bleach and shampoo, including equipment received from other facilities.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production personnel to prioritize work, share knowledge, and maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when working with chemical processing equipment, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and changes to equipment as required by plant procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with blow mold equipment is a significant plus.
• Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience in maintenance repair of production and process equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical maintenance, including basic electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience working with pumps, motors, valves, and related chemical processing equipment.
• Ability to perform and manage preventive maintenance tasks and programs.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC control in an industrial environment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical troubleshooting issues on production equipment.
• Demonstrated capability to support full multi-craft responsibilities, including both mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Ability to perform complete line and process changeovers and manage start-up after changes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to repair requirements.
• Ability to work effectively on a first shift schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in facilities that manufacture bleach or similar chemical products is beneficial.
• Experience working with packaging equipment for household products such as bleach or shampoo is an advantage.
• Familiarity with equipment transferred from other large manufacturing operations is helpful.
• Comfort working in a start-up environment where processes, lines, and equipment are being added and optimized.
• Ability to collaborate with production staff and other maintenance personnel to improve line performance and product output.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to performing thorough preventive maintenance and documentation.

Work Environment

The position follows a first shift schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., working directly on the production floor around active chemical processes and high-speed packaging equipment. The work involves hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks, including PLC-related activities, and requires adherence to plant safety practices appropriate for a chemical manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sardis, MS.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sardis, MS.