Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

Hands-on molding and machine troubleshooting position responsible for improving operational uptime through an expanded Preventative Maintenance program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the preventative maintenance program through IQMS.
• Repair, adjust, maintain, and re-assemble machines, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate production equipment including welding, cutting, assembly, painting, and finishing.
• Monitor the operations of and maintain all plant equipment in top working condition.
• Install and hook up new equipment as needed.
• Maintain and enhance the existing PM program.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tag-out and OSHA requirements.
• Determine and order appropriate materials and parts needed for service and repair of equipment and facility.
• Suggest and recommend enhancements to the Preventative Maintenance system.
• Communicate with production supervisors and schedulers regarding equipment status and arrange scheduled downtime for routine maintenance.
• Maintain production equipment and auxiliary equipment, supporting manufacturing with daily needs and following ISO work instructions and OSHA requirements.
• Perform grounds maintenance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical and hydraulic training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining injection molding machines.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills with ability to read blueprints.
• Strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and robotics.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Visual acuity required to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment and to assess work accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness. Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions including noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.