Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe 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 equipmentExamine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines for production needs when requiredPerform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machineryRepair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, and switchesObserve and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problemDismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective partsAdjust functional parts of devices and control instrumentsInspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirementsLubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plantDocument and track changeover timesAccomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiencyFollow all safety rules and procedures, including the Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards, and observe the operations to ensure a safe work environmentPerform other related duties as assignedMaintenance Technician Qualifications:3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experienceGood 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 preferredAbility 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 skillsBasic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fractionsDo you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment. Whether you're a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.