Paint Maintenance Tech - Night Shift

About the role

Maintenance position supporting production of automotive parts with a focus on injection molding equipment. Requires strong troubleshooting abilities and PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance in support of production of automotive parts
• Read and accurately interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical specifications
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and test equipment using actual parts and schematics
• Apply hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical knowledge to repair equipment
• Build and repair equipment to support production
• Operate all manual tool room equipment
• Set up equipment according to requirements, materials, tolerances, and machine capabilities
• Verify quality by measuring results using precision instruments on products, equipment, and tools
• Repair jigs, fixtures, and custom machine components
• Perform maintenance and modification of existing equipment
• Utilize computerized central stores system to maintain proper parts inventory for machine downtime issues
• Coordinate and plan preventative and predictive maintenance with production to minimize downtime
• Establish and maintain relationships with qualified suppliers and vendors
• Identify tasks and prepare appropriate responses or actions for successful completion
• Solve problems and implement resolutions to meet business efficiency plans
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance
• Associate's degree preferred
• Strong analytical and math skills (English and Metric systems)
• Good English language skills
• Effective interpersonal, group leadership, and training skills
• Self-motivated with ability to perform essential job tasks with minimal supervision or outside assistance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexible for shift rotation and able to work overtime
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and dependable transportation

Skills

• PLC experience (required)
• Injection molding experience
• Robotics experience
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Precision measurement and quality verification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of knowledge and functional role in manufacturing with plastics
• Previous injection molding equipment experience for assessment, diagnosis, and efficient repair
• Ability to develop and report detailed information and abnormalities to improve operations

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more at any given time throughout the day
• Stooping, bending, and crouching throughout the day
• Standing for long periods of time
• Climbing on ladders, platforms, or mezzanine throughout the day

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment with injection molding equipment. Direct Reports: None.