Electrical and Controls Team Lead

Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and plastic film, bag, and resin manufacturer dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. 

Headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan, Petoskey Plastics provides products and custom-engineered solutions for a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. The company has facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

Petoskey Plastics is here if you are looking for a growing, family-oriented, career path-focused company. We offer paid training and several different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our career-oriented, benefits-rich team. See a few of our over 20 competitive benefits below:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
• Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Paid Time Off - start earning PTO just two weeks after your start date
• 401 Retirement Plan - with a 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, acting as the liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team
• Organize and lead team members on assignments and projects
• Effectively manage time and deadlines
• Promote continuous improvement by facilitating training, improving PMs, etc.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to safety, and lead by example when setting standards for the Maintenance Team
• Set the standard for professionalism, cleanliness, attitude, work ethic and respect for fellow associates
• Possess an advanced understanding of electrical systems, PID controls, IO readings, PLCs, DC motors and drives, AC motors and drives, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Restore machinery to a condition better than its original state
• Help ensure that drawings, programs and manuals are accurate, available and up to date
• Demonstrate superior troubleshooting skills and devise permanent solutions to mechanical issues
• Have the ability to use mathematical formulas to solve mechanical problems
• Handle equipment and tools properly and with care
• Possess the ability to read, create and update mechanical drawings
• Excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
• Be willing to work overtime, cover shifts and respond to call-ins, as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education

• Two-year technical degree

Experience

• Minimum 3 years industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Epicor or other maintenance specific software databases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organization and documentation skills
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Troubleshoot AC and DC drives down to the board level
• Ability to work in and lead teams
• Proficient knowledge in mechanical, electrical, blueprint reading, hydraulic, pneumatics, arc welding, gas welding and cutting
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Self-directed with good time management skills
• Forklift certification

Essential Functions

• Regular and Reliable Attendance
• Reading
• Writing
• Visual Acuity
• Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
• Standing for 12 hours
• Walking
• Bending
• Twisting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
• Concentration