Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Electrical / Mechanical

Ravenna, OH | Plastics Manufacturing / Industrial Compounding | Monday–Friday | Evening Shift (2nd or 3rd shift)

Compensation: $27.00 – $34.00/hr (Shift Diff: $1.50/hr Evening Differential)

Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A globally backed plastics compounding manufacturer in Ravenna, OH is adding an experienced Maintenance Technician to its evening shift team. This is a technically demanding role inside a precision industrial environment with long-term operational stability and a strong internal culture built around safety and continuous improvement. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including full benefits and a shift differential.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across the plant floor
• Maintain and support mixing and extrusion equipment central to the compounding operation
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation drawings
• Execute a wide range of mechanical repairs including conveyors, pumps, valves, and mechanical drives
• Perform and document all scheduled preventative maintenance and TPM activities
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized equipment installation, maintenance, and repair
• Enforce and adhere to all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout, permit-to-work, and OSHA/NFPA standards
• Provide on-call support for after-hours and weekend maintenance needs as scheduled
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager
• Consult Engineering on critical spare parts requirements for new or modified equipment

What You'll Need

• 3–5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and work from multi-discipline technical drawings and schematics
• Demonstrated LOTO compliance and general OSHA/NFPA regulatory awareness
• Experience managing or coordinating with outside service vendors
• Comfort operating in physically demanding environments — heights, confined spaces, elevated platforms, and exterior conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift/tow motor operation experience preferred
• HVAC troubleshooting, welding/fabrication, or construction trade experience a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why This Role

This is a direct-hire evening shift position with a globally backed manufacturer offering above-market hourly rates, a $1.50 shift differential, and a full benefits package — a strong long-term platform for an experienced industrial maintenance professional ready to own their shift.