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Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA’s films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting www.toraytpa.com.

We are looking for an experienced industrial Maintenance Technician. The primary responsibilities will be to support production by repairing, maintaining and improving process equipment in a multi-craft environment. This position will work a 2-2-3, 6:15am - 6:30pm schedule. This position does require over time and has emergency/on call responsibilities. The successful candidate will have an exceptional safety focus, strong technical aptitude with manufacturing experience preferred.

The M-3 Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the following items related to maintaining the production facility and equipment:

• Perform basic and intermediate equipment repair and replacement
• Perform basic and intermediate rigging techniques
• Perform basic and intermediate use of maintenance shop equipment
• Perform daily checks of assigned equipment
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment failures
• Complete M3 Core Competency requirements

Essential Duties:

• Understand and follow all safety rules
• Actively participate in team safety and improvement idea activities
• Report all safety and equipment incidents promptly using Toray’s incident reporting system
• Complete daily rounds of assigned equipment
• Maintain proper documentation including computer data entry as necessary (Daily logs, INFOR EAM)
• Actively correct and improve any machine safety or equipment operation issues
• Perform routine breakdown, preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the plant and maintenance shop
• Handle equipment using powered pallet jacks or forklifts as well as rigging equipment
• Basic understanding or ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and INFOR EAM
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain good attendance
• Perform all M2 responsibilities and duties as needed
• Complete required M3 training within the allowed time period

Skill & Qualifications required:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements
• Able to work 12 hour work shift
• Able to work required overtime as necessary
• Certified forklift, scissor lift and aerial lift operator
• Holds a current driver’s license

Education and Experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some computer skills required
• Manufacturing Mechanical or Electrical experience preferred
• Completion of M2 Core Competencies

We require a resume to be submitted with online application.

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol free workplace and perform pre-employment and COVID-19 testing.

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.