Plant Maintenance Specialist — PLCs, VFDs & Packaging Systems

Pretium Packaging - USA

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    When an SBM blow molder throws a fault at 2:17 am, you don’t flinch—you connect to the PLC, trace the signal, verify with a multimeter, and get to root cause fast. Then you capture the fix in MaintainX, coach a teammate on what changed, and ensure production is back on pace before handing off with a crisp, complete report.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarrollton, TX

    Description

    Are you the go-to problem solver when a line goes down?

    When an SBM blow molder throws a fault at 2:17 am, you don’t flinch—you connect to the PLC, trace the signal, verify with a multimeter, and get to root cause fast. Minutes matter. Then you capture the fix in MaintainX, coach a teammate on what changed, and ensure production is back on pace before handing off with a crisp, complete report.

    Your impact

    • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on blow molders (EBM, SBM), conveyors, packers, and automated equipment.
    • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues with precision.
    • Leverage PLC interfaces, VFD knowledge, and diagnostic tools to drive uptime.
    • Train and mentor maintenance teammates; raise the technical bar across the crew.
    • Partner with operations to minimize downtime and improve machine performance.
    • Maintain accurate logs and equipment histories in CMMS (MaintainX).
    • Document end-of-shift status and ensure dependable daily/nightly hand-offs.
    • Contribute to equipment installs, upgrades, and process improvement projects.
    • Lead with safety: follow LOTO, GMP, and PPE policies every task, every time.

    Must-have background

    • 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
    • Proven troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
    • Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automation platforms.
    • Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
    • Hands-on with shop and fabrication tools: mills, lathes, grinders, welding, etc.
    • Comfort with CMMS and preventive maintenance scheduling (MaintainX a plus).
    • Self-starter who collaborates well; proactive mindset.
    • Open to overtime when needed.

    Tools & tech you’ll use

    • All types of hand and power tools, multimeters, PLC interfaces.
    • CMMS: MaintainX for logs, PMs, and equipment records.

    Schedule

    Night Shift, Monday–Friday, 10:00 pm – 6:30 am, with overtime potential.

    Benefits

    • Competitive pay plus overtime opportunities.
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    • 401(k) with company match.
    • Paid time off and 10 paid holidays each year.

    Nice to have

    • Injection molding experience.

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