Plastics Manufacturing Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionPlastics Manufacturing Reliability Technician

Location: Neptune City, NJ
Schedule: Full-time with day and night opportunities (12-hour shifts)

A day in the life

When your shift starts, you’ll walk the production floor with a sharp eye on our injection and blow molding lines. You’ll check compressors and chillers, verify HVAC performance, and review overnight CMMS entries. A conveyor trips a fault? You isolate it safely, diagnose the electrical issue (up to 480V, three-phase), and get the line back on pace. A mold change is coming up? You coordinate with production, assist with equipment relocation, and verify all utilities—DI water, compressed air, vacuum—are ready. Between calls, you document work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), contribute to root cause analysis, and keep your area 5S-clean. Throughout the day, you partner with engineering and production to minimize downtime and champion reliability.

About the role

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you will install, maintain, and repair plant equipment and systems in alignment with ISO 9001:2015, cGMP, and Flexcraft standards. Your work directly supports safety, uptime, and quality across our plastics manufacturing facility.

Core responsibilities

• Execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on blow molding, injection molding, and auxiliary equipment (extruders, conveyors, chillers, compressors).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (including 480V, three-phase power).
• Maintain facility infrastructure: HVAC, DI water, compressed air, vacuum, lighting, and computerized building systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to reduce downtime and boost throughput.
• Document activities thoroughly in the CMMS (e.g., IQMS).
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, site policies, and clean work practices.
• Assist with equipment installations and relocations.
• Fabricate parts with hand tools and basic machine shop equipment; welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Technical training program completion or 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in plastics or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Background in heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret equipment manuals and schematics; PLC troubleshooting required (programming a plus).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, GMP, Lean, and 5S.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and CMMS (e.g., IQMS).

Soft Skills

• Proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Strong communicator and team collaborator.
• Comfortable working independently and juggling multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and eager to take on new challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling; ability to climb ladders/steps.
• Work at elevated heights and in tight spaces.

Schedule details

12-Hour Schedule (2-3-2 Format)

• You work 2 days, then have 2 days off
• Then you work 3 days, followed by 2 days off
• Then you work 2 days, and the cycle repeats

This allows for a consistent rotation and includes every other weekend off.

Shift Times:
Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Tools and proficiencies

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections

Primary equipment: Injection Molding Machines; Blow Molding Machines

Why Flexcraft

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing

Important step to apply

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Equal Opportunity

Flexcraft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us keep our operation safe, efficient, and reliable.