** Production Mechanic - 2nd shift

About the role

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Maintaining equipment in good working condition to avoid interruptions to daily production requirements. Conferring with department supervisors and Group Leaders to determine progress of work and completion dates.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electromechanical automated assembly machines, including:
  • Adjustment and repair of pneumatic valves and air actuators
  • Check and troubleshoot electrical circuits
  • Adjust and program vision systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical sensors
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment using “Express Maintenance” program (Equipment Maintenance Management Software), including:
  • Cleaning of equipment
  • Lubricating mechanical parts
  • Changing air or lube filters
  • Maintain welding electrodes
  • Replace punches and dies
  • Replace misc. parts such as batteries, springs, screws, wear items, etc.
• Utilize “Express Maintenance” program to:
  • Schedule work orders
  • Report repairs
  • Manage spare parts
  • Record maintenance
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules
• Receive and perform scheduled maintenance
• Generate work orders
• Inventory and requisition spare parts and other supplies to maintain and replenish stock
• Perform machine change overs and setups, including:
  • Changing tooling such as grippers, nests, punches, and dies
  • Change out feeder bowls and parts feeders
  • Change programming setup
  • Perform test run to achieve first good part
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, gases, and other materials between work areas and storage using cranes, forklifts, hoists, or dollies
• Train others in processes

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of injection molding machines a plus
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring
• Good communication skills and ability to understand verbal and written instruction
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and work over equipment for long periods of time
• Ability to work and handle very small parts (.003 diameter)
• Must be a good team player and have ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Must be able to work with hand tools and possibly run semi-automated machines
• Ability to learn and understand dimensions on drawings
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to demonstrate learning capability
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to determine/recognize color coding
• Ability to remember maintenance and production procedures/processes performed in the past

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Mechanical training a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Pay

$30 - $32.50 / hr for entry level.