Maintenance - Industrial at Primex Plastics Corp – Jasper, Tennessee

Primex Plastics Corporation is an international leader in the extruded plastic industry. Primex provides custom plastic sheet extrusion, compounds, colorants, and a myriad of value-added services for many applications including food, cosmetic and medical packaging; bottles and closures; toys, horticultural and industrial products; dunnage and automotive components. Primex operates eight manufacturing facilities throughout the country, including two color and compounding operations, a recycling operation, a chemical laboratory, and its distribution system.

What we are looking for:

Actively searching for an Industrial Maintenance Entry Level, for our Jasper, Tennessee, facility.

Skills

The ability to read, write and perform basic math skills.

Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Make time-efficient decisions.

Be able to perform duties without direct supervision.

Do basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work and use related tools.

Be able to do steel fabrication work.

Be capable of using a tape measure, micrometer, dial indicator, feeler gauge, calipers and amp/volt meter.

Be capable of using mig and stick welder and acetylene torch.

Be capable of taking corrective action on problems that arise.

PLC experience

Knowledge of 480 3 phase

Knowledge of 24v and 110v control circuits

Experience working on motors, pumps, bearings and seal replacement, changing belts and pulleys

Preventive Maintenance experience on industrial machines

Knowledge of how to wire parallel and series circuits

Lifting Requirements: 50 lbs. If over 50 lbs. seek help or use proper lifting equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance procedures.

Keep production lines and all related equipment in good operating condition.

Perform lift truck truck maintenance and repairs.

Perform routine maintenance, corrective actions and troubleshoot in normal operations.

Promptly complete job activities.

Change DC electric motor brushes, pump seals and bearings.

Must wear PPE while in the production area.

Perform other duties as assigned.