Industrial Mechanic

Location: Dundee, MI
Pay Rate: $24–$28/hour (based on experience)
Shift: 3-2-2-3 schedule (3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Clean Tech is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join our recycling facility in Dundee, Michigan. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.

Position Summary

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment used in the plastic recycling process. This role requires strong technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

What We Offer

• Direct Hire Position – Join our team on a long-term basis

• Stability - Promote-from-within culture providing stable employment even during market uncertainties

• Career Advancement – We promote from within and support employee development

• Overtime - Double Time on Sundays

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal production performance

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime

• Execute and continuously improve preventive maintenance procedures

• Support equipment changeovers to ensure accuracy and efficiency

• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards

• Participate in ongoing training with a defined path for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

• Minimum of 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical knowledge

• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience is a plus

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, team-based environment

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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