Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain plastic molding machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, electrical devices, production machines, and testing equipment. It also requires fitting and installing parts into complex mechanical equipment. This position requires the skill to troubleshoot and maintain plastics injection molding equipment and all ancillary equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Maintenance Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment
• Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines for production needs when required
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery
• Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, and switches
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problem
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant
• Document and track changeover times
• Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, including the Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards, and observe the operations to ensure a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Good working knowledge of machine functions (hydraulics and pneumatics) is required, but candidates should also have familiarity with electrical systems, such as 3-phase 480V motors, photo eyes, sensors, and relays.
• Tooling and repair experience not required, but is highly preferred
• Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc.
• Experience using precision measuring devices, including ammeters, calipers, hydraulic gauges, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Good troubleshooting skills
• Basic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fractions