Maintenance/PM Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Create and utilize Preventative Maintenance system, including performing preventative maintenance procedures and updating PM system with completed work.
• Plans and makes corrective actions on assigned equipment, schedules routines for inspections.
• Work with other team members to fine tune equipment and improve efficiencies/reliability.
• Changes blades, filters and maintains compounder and grinder.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and manuals, use a variety of hand and power tools including electrical meters.
• Maintains spare parts inventory on assigned equipment.
• Aids with installation of new machines and other equipment.
• Deals appropriately with faulty equipment, human error and preventing defects from occurring.
• May be required to become certified and operate a variety of forklifts.
• Attends and participates in various meetings with employees and management.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience as a technician, injection molding experience.
• Judgment and decision-making skills, time management, critical thinking.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college level course work or associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Strong math skills, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

Must be able to stand, stoop, reach, grasp, sit or stand for long periods of time, and lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. safely.

Skills

Must be willing and able to abide by all safety policies.

Benefits

Full-time day shift, overtime as needed. Possible weekend/holiday work.

Pay

$27-$30/hr

Schedule

Non-climate-controlled plant environment; standard hazards within a manufacturing plant where safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained at all times.