Plastics company in Muscatine, IA is now hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation. Mechanics remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. The Mechanic determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Additionally, Mechanics will need to document any maintenance that may take place.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic:

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on cup packagers and carton sealing.
• Perform preventive maintenance of Paper Machinery (PMC) and Thermoforming Cup Forming Machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of carton sealer and related conveying equipment.
• Properly and accurately, complete all required records keeping, ordering and other necessary paperwork.
• Proper use and adherence to Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Must follow precise instructions and directions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Obey all safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform tool changeovers on PMC and Sherwood cup forming machines.

Requirements of a Maintenance Mechanic:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Vocational school in related subjects desired; demonstrated mechanical ability; six months or more related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good handgrip strength is required.
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Work near moving mechanical part, and occasionally in outside weather conditions.
• Ability to work in high room temperatures and humidity.
• Exposed to and/or inhale fumes and/or airborne particles from cleaning fluids, mineral oil, synthetic gear oils, paint and Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Must have valid Driver’s License

Compensation of the Maintenance Mechanic:

• $24.00/hour
• Advancement opportunities available, depending on performance and capabilities
• Working a 2-2-3 schedule on rotating days, 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am

Team Staffing Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muscatine, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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