Maintenance Technician in Sunbury, Pennsylvania at Nextgen Bioplastics Inc

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment used in plastics packaging manufacturing, including thermoforming, extrusion, blow and injection molding machinery. This role serves as a technical resource for machine reliability, equipment performance, preventative maintenance, and urgent repair needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain thermoforming, extrusion, and related production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support machine setup, adjustments, changeovers, and startup activities.
• Respond to urgent equipment issues to support production continuity.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and parts usage documentation.

Production Support

• Work closely with operators, production leads, and management to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support safe and efficient machine operation during production.
• Recommend equipment improvements, repairs, or replacement needs.
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.
• Ensure repairs and adjustments are completed safely and properly.

Required Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues.
• Willingness to be on-call as needed to support plant operations.

Preferred

• Experience with thermoforming, extrusion, plastics, or packaging equipment.
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, or controls troubleshooting experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
• Forklift or scissor lift experience.

Physical Requirements

• Work in industrial manufacturing environment around noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform assembly and packaging tasks.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, and access platforms.
• Lift, move, or carry up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.
• Safely wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Stand and walk for the duration of a 8 - 12 hours shift
• Work overtime, weekends, adjusted schedules, or on-call hours as needed.

About the Company

NextGen Bioplastics is a sustainability-focused food service packaging manufacturer on a mission to replace traditional plastics with innovative, compostable, plant-based bioplastic solutions. We offer a safe work environment, competitive wages, and opportunities for training and growth in a company that’s committed to sustainability and American manufacturing.

NextGen Bioplastics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.