Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a "Scepter Can." When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.
Job Overview : Coordinates, directs, and performs all maintenance activities on a designated shift
Duties and Responsibilities
Promotes safety in the workplace by assuring all electrical and mechanical guards and other safety devices are in working order and in place.
Serves as designated maintenance shift leader, directing work of other maintenance technicians as delegated by maintenance leadership .
Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication
Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment.
Actively participates in the electronic management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
Supervises maintenance activities as related to production and building and grounds
A dministers preventive maintenance (PM) program
Ensures all machine efficiencies are in alignment with company goals
Evaluates maintenance capabilities and recommends traini ng needs
Champions the safety program for the maintenance department such as Lock-Out - Tag-Out.
Understands and performs processing on machines to ensure machine efficiency and high quality.
Uses tools ranging from common hand tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Analyzes and repairs all manufacturing equipment including but not limited to plastic blow molding machines and ancillary equipment.
Coordinates specific activities with Production and Quality Departments
Maintains 5s in work area.
Teaches and transfers knowledge of technical aptitude to others, documenting as new knowledge is obtained.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills required
Computer literacy, MS Office Suite products required
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree in related field ; 10 years total maintenance experience with 5 years of experience in blow molding; and/or a combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment . Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment . Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required . Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift to 5 0 pounds frequently . Ability to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is required . Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.
Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
