Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Silver-Line® Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry’s highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida. Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service.

Silver-Line Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced industrial Maintenance Technician. This role is based in our facility in Lawton, OK and will work 12 hour shifts (8:00 to 8:00 ) on a 2, 2, 3 continental shift schedule. This position is budgeted at $29.40/hour plus $1.00 shift differential for nights.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced individual who will be responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, and overhaul of mechanical systems used in the extrusion production of PVC pipes. This position will focus primarily on the general upkeep, repair, preventative maintenance and safe operation of the facility and the industrial machinery and equipment operating within.

Principal Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problem manufacturing equipment as assigned by manager/supervisor (industrial motors, machines, conveyors, etc.)
• Perform necessary repairs, installations and preventative maintenance to keep facilities & extrusion production lines operating
• Ensure all extrusion equipment is properly maintained, lubricated, filters replaced, etc.
• Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
• Perform essential change overs and startups as scheduled.
• Proactively inform management if equipment is unsafe to operate, needs repair or requires replacement

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or certificate of completion is preferred; technical school is an asset
• Mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery and electrical troubleshooting skills are required. Welding experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working on extrusion machines and/or equipment is strongly preferred.
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must provide own safety boots and preferably own basic hand tools
• Available to work 12-hour continental shifts, with an average of 42 hours per week
• Successful completion of a drug screen, criminal background check, and physical is required

Working Conditions

• Requires good mobility and involves considerable walking, standing for long periods, bending, and lifting up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The use of hand tools and power tools
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required

Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
• Paid holidays
• Plant bonus program
• Set schedule with weekly pay
• Basic safety equipment (ie. safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

Silver-Line Plastics is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer