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General Maintenance-2-2-3-7AM to 7PM-A TEAM

Silgan Plastics

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Location
Ottawa, OH
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Job overview

The General Maintenance role diagnoses, repairs, and adjusts machinery and mechanical equipment, including molding machines and related support systems. The employee performs preventive maintenance, assists with repair-parts inventory and maintenance records, and completes work safely and efficiently. A high school diploma or GED is required; a related two-year degree, post-secondary maintenance training, and three years of maintenance experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeTask PrioritizationMultitaskingIndependent WorkWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingTroubleshootingLifting 40 PoundsMeasuring ToolsHand ToolsElectrical SchematicsHydraulic SchematicsPLC ProgramsI/O ProgramsWeldingMilling MachineLatheIndustrial SystemsRoboticsServosVision SystemsComputer SkillsCMMSAttention to Detail

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDRelated Two-Year DegreePost-Secondary Maintenance Training3 Years Maintenance Experience

Full job description

  • Work involves most of the following: examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble; dismantling or partly dismantling machines and performing repairs that mainly involve the use of hand tools and fitting parts; replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock; reassembling machines; and making all necessary adjustments for operation. - Perform PM's without supervision - Be proficient with all measuring and hand tools. - Be able to read and understand electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, hard copy PLC programs, I/O programs. - Possess some basic skills with welding, milling machine, and lathePossess the skills to electrically and mechanically trouble shoot equipment. - Ability to learn at a fast pace and become self-sufficient in a short amount of time. - Complete projects/assignments safely and efficiently. - Repairs machinery or mechanical equipment. - Assist in maintaining repair parts inventory. - Possess basic computer skills and assist in maintaining CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) records in accordance with QMS (Quality Management system) and ISO or FDA Accreditation systems. - Trouble shoot and repair problems on molding machines, grinders, augers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems and support equipment. - Performing work safely and in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards while evaluating and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines. - Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures - Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary. - Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Preferred: 2-year degree in related fields EXPERIENCE: Required: Preferred: Post-secondary maintenance training certifications and 3 years maintenance experience definitely a plus. Strong knowledge of industrial systems (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic), knowledge of Robotics including servos & vision system a plus SKILLS: Required: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift. Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting. Strong commitment to safety a must, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, self-motived, work with minimal supervision, good written & verbal communication skills, good work ethic, analytical in nature, strong problem solver, and good trouble shooting skills. Preferred: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable): - This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical Aptitude a plus. - While performing the essential functions and duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands & arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. - Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. - Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat

How this job compares

Set against the 6,868 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$57–80K/yr306 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$26–33/hr173 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 487 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Ohio and 6,868 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,762 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,148 of the 6,868 open Maintenance Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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