Maintenance Engineer

Clean Tech is looking for a Maintenance Engineer at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. As a Maintenance Engineer and owner, you are a key hands on contributor to success of a recycling solutions leader.  You drive process optimization across our flagship operation located in Dundee, Michigan to continuously improve safety, quality, efficiency and reliability, while decreasing cost. 

What you’ll be doing:

• You will have the responsibility and ownership to maximize assigned processes through a hands on approach.

• Review production reports looking to implement ways to reduce downtime, improve performance, create work instructions and trouble-shooting documents to help the workforce improve operation.

• Analyze data and complete assessments to identify improvement opportunities in spending reduction, cycle time improvement, value added Labor tasks.

• Gather information from maintenance staff, and operators on the process to help drive improvements.

• Review parts used in process to verify best performance for cost, availability, and access.  Make recommendations on any changes that may improve performance.

• Coordinate, Schedule, and Participate in the Preventive Maintenance for the assigned process.

• Oversee solution design, planning, implementation & follow-up to ensure expected results are achieved.

• Collaborate cross-functionally in support for change management & process stabilization.

• Participate in equipment installations and facility improvements, including business expansions.

• Work with outside suppliers for proposals, quotes, and acquisitions as needed for process.

• Assist in maintenance related projects in a hands-on approach. (Hands-on maintenance activities are a large part of this role)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering Field for Manufacturing.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience, inclusive of internship/co-op experiences.

• Working knowledge of developing and implementing process improvements and trouble shooting in a manufacturing environment.

• Microsoft Office experience with good knowledge of Excel to create tables, trend graphs, and worksheets.

• Mechanical Aptitude

Shift & Pay:

• Mon-Fri 8a-5p

• $70,000+/yr (DOE)

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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