Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Nazareth, PA team, located in Nazareth, PA. As a Maintenance Mechanic you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with a focus on injection molding machinery, robotics, and auxiliary equipment. The position works collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine inspections, preventive and predictive maintenance, and repairs on injection molding machines, robotics, and auxiliary production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures to minimize production downtime.
• Dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble defective machinery, components, and equipment.
• Install, assemble, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related components.
• Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery, injection molding equipment, and robotics.
• Troubleshoot equipment controls, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and assist with electrical repairs.
• Operate machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders, to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Utilize welding and cutting equipment to fabricate, repair, or modify metal components as needed.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and supporting facility systems as applicable.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to identify equipment issues, implement improvements, and optimize machine performance.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and report food safety concerns to management in accordance with company requirements.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plastics processing environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Industrial electrical experience, including working knowledge of 110–480V systems, preferred.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding machinery and robotic equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and industrial maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial control systems.
• Proficiency in operating machine tools, welding equipment, and other maintenance-related tools.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including tape measures and calipers.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, measurements, and calculations to maintenance-related tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and maintenance documentation systems.
• Ability to provide and maintain an appropriate set of industrial mechanic tools.
• Capability to utilize problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environmenet:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, kneel, and use hands to operate tools and equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work on ladders, elevated platforms, or in tight and confined spaces.

The employee works primarily in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to moving machinery, electrical equipment, elevated noise levels, varying temperatures, and other industrial hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS:

All positions must have a current Job Hazard Analysis attached to the job description. See the JHA located on the Company Intranet: Corporate Services> Safety> Job Hazard Analysis.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off
• Annual company activities