Industrial Maintenance Technologist — Plastics & Automation
Schedule: 2nd & Night Shift | Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Our Purpose
At Pretium, we keep production running flawlessly so the products we make can make a difference. We blend craftsmanship with problem-solving, and we prize safety, precision, and innovation.
Why This Role Matters
You're the line of defense against downtime. Your ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve equipment directly impacts product quality, throughput, and team success.
What You'll Do
- Preventive/corrective maintenance across blow molders (EBM, SBM), conveyors, packers, and automated systems.
- Resolve complex issues requiring adaptability, research, and advanced diagnostics.
- Identify faults in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using multimeters, PLC interfaces, and standard shop tools.
- Train and mentor maintenance teammates to grow technical depth.
- Collaborate with production to reduce downtime and fine-tune machine performance.
- Own shift transitions: daily/nightly handoffs and complete, accurate end-of-shift reports.
- Document work thoroughly in MaintainX (CMMS) and maintain equipment records.
- Support installations, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
- Communicate clearly with maintenance and operations stakeholders.
- Comply with LOTO, GMP, and PPE; model a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting ability in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation platforms.
- Ability to read/interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Skilled with mills, lathes, grinders, welding, and related fabrication tools.
- Knowledge of CMMS and preventive maintenance planning.
- Proactive, independent contributor who thrives in team settings.
- Open to overtime as required.
Core Proficiencies
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Injection Molding Experience
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays each year.
How You'll Thrive Here
- Mission-driven work where reliability and quality are celebrated.
- Hands-on impact in a fast-moving, highly automated environment.
- Opportunities to train others and shape best practices.