Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Starts and shuts down injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoots injection molding machines.
• Assembles injection molds from start to finish for production runs.
• Removes and installs plastic injection molds of varying sizes and complexities in molding machines according to work order specifications.
• Sets up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal.
• Ensures proper materials are used at each machine by managing raw molding materials ensuring traceability and preventing contamination.
• Provides molded components in a timely manner to ensure production schedules are met.
• Maintains set-up records on tools, preventative maintenance and run profiles.
• Troubleshoots and makes repairs to Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Systems to a minimum of 120v unassisted and up to 480v assisted.
• Performs minor repairs to plumbing systems.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Required Skills/Abilities

  • Basic understanding of Electrical systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair systems using LOTO procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Technical Manuals for various types of manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to use CMMS, e-Mail, and various spreadsheet applications.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in working with machinery.
  • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes and procedures.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with determining necessary tool accuracy to be appropriate with given tolerances.
  • Strong understanding of and ability to apply measurement methods to inspection and/or testing.

  Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Two (2) to five (5) years Manufacturing experience in a semi-skilled position preferred.
  • Completion of Company provided Basic Technical Training Course within 18 months.
  • Experience working in fast pace, high change environment.

  Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Exposure to machine noise.
  • Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
  • Work in and around heavy equipment.
  • Walking in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
  • Requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.