Maintenance Technician

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes toc support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Hours for the position are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Locate and repair faults in extruders, materials systems, facility power distribution systems and any electrical related systems.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and building.

Troubleshoot control systems with PLC and industrial PC control systems.

Make modifications to Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers

Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives

Prepare purchase orders for parts and supplies needed.

Must be prepared to work overtime when needed.

Make repairs to mechanical hydraulic, pneumatic and other industrial systems.

Must perform job in a manner that is safe for all employees as well as self.

Will need to be providing “on call” stand by response to emergency repairs when assigned.

Must have valid driver’s license and professional license.

Must have own tools and storage cabinets.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Electrical Mechanical Technology or related state approved apprenticeship preferred.

Six to eight years experience in an industrial maintenance environment. Must be knowledgeable of OSHA plus state codes and regulations as they relate to job assignments.

Journeymen status as electrician is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times. Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, and climb in order to work on equipment. Must be able to use tools to perform repairs. Must be able to visually decipher colors.Company Description

SACO AEI Polymers is part of a global conglomerate of companies owned by AESSE Investments, Ltd. AESSE Investments is a private holding company that provides integrated upper management and financial supervision to its group of companies. The polymer side of the group has locations in Europe, North America, South East Asia, China and India.

Together these companies synergistically service the polymer industry by developing, manufacturing and delivering a full range of Thermoplastic & Thermoset Compounds, Additives and Masterbatches for the Wire & Cable, Pipe & Fittings, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Film & Sheet, and Specialty Markets.

Through a consultative approach, our customers can leverage our equipment, processing expertise and formulating expertise to bring their formulations to the market. The company prides itself on the processes that keep customers proprietary information confidential, the quality of products we make and the level of attention that we give to each individual customer.

Our long history of custom formulating for unique applications has helped fuel our growth in commercially available products, which are built on PP, PE, PU, PA, PS, EPDM, EPR and TPE resins. Our expertise also extends into Non-Halogenated and Halogenated Flame Retardants, Synergists and Smoke Suppressants for the development of compounds that meet new and evolving industry standards.

At SACO AEI Polymers, our dedication and investment in research and development has resulted in the fastest go-to-market solutions for our customers. Our Global R&D Facilities are customer responsive, with outstanding formulation chemists, and extensive analytical laboratory capabilities. Our formulations are validated by real life application testing. SACO AEI Polymers, delivering exceptional technical performance. That is the essence of our brand.

Our quality driven global facilities are registered to both ISO9001: 2008 and OHSAS 18001.