
Job Location Rutland, VT 05701 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $22.20 - $25.53 Hourly
Job Shift 2nd Shift
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, PLASTICS (Band 6)
BASE SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 2:30PM – 11:00PM
STARTING PAY RANGE: $22.20 - $25.53 per hour
The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the overall operating performance of a variety of machines within the Plastics facility. Ensure increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while helping to improve the efficiency of machines by minimizing downtime. This position will have a primary focus in Plastics with support to the Mill, Assembly, R&D and other Vermont facilities, as necessary. Responsible for plastics injection molding and extruding equipment, material loading systems, and assist in Plastic operations.
· Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant facilities.
· Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
· Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust equipment for efficient and safe operation.
· Perform mechanical skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair on production and packaging machines and use a variety of maintenance tools.
· Coordinate and install new equipment as necessary and work with other technical support to ensure proper procedures/operation.
· Read and interpret work orders to perform required maintenance and service and complete the necessary reports on work completion.
· Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules and Carris Reels safety program, including responsible for hazardous waste records and disposal.
· Maintain spare parts and maintenance supplies, including ordering and receiving from vendors.
· Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
· All other duties as required
Employee Owners at Carris enjoy:
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration along with maintenance fluids like oil, grease, and cleaners. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud, and personal protective equipment is required (high visibility garments, ear plugs, safety glasses, safety toe work shoes at minimum).
This position requires constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to lift and/or move items over 75 pounds, with reaching, pulling, pushing.

Carris Reels has been offering custom solutions to the wire and cable industry for over 70 years. Our extensive packaging range allows customers to minimize inventory dollars and warehouse footprint through our "One Call Does it All" model. Carris Reels became 100% employee-owned in 2008 and has over 750 employees nationwide. With 11 manufacturing plants (Canada, US, and Mexico) combined with 10 assembly/warehouse locations, we are strategically located to provide the best service in the industry. Carris Reels continues to grow as a major player in the industrial marketplace and is proud to be one of many companies that exemplify employee-ownership in America.
Product Lines:
Customized packaging solutions include plywood reels, nailed wood reels, recycled reels, wood/metal reels, plastic spools, hybrid reels, hardboard reels, and stamped metal spools.
Additional/Complimentary Services Offered:
Recycling - Carris Reels has developed a network of reel return depots and recycling centers where used reels are evaluated, repaired, and reintroduced into the wire and cable manufacturing process.
Logistics – Carris owns their own fleet of trucks which enables swift and reliable distribution to our customers in New England and Texas.
Careers - Want to own your career? Check out opportunities to become an Employee-Owner with Carris Reels here: https://carris.com/careers/