Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Maintenance Technician for 2nd Shift

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for 2nd Shift to provide maintenance support to the cell/area to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE's and TPO's as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain production equipment in optimal operating condition.
• Perform and track preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist assigned cell/area in trouble shooting and repairing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems)
• Assist cell/area Supervisor in training associates in the proper use of equipment.
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for cell/area equipment.
• Change oil on equipment as recommended by manufacturer.
• Follow all prescribed internal and manufacturer maintenance procedures.
• Assist the Process/Industrial Engineer in implementing process improvement changes.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area.
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D's, communication meetings, etc).
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, programmable controller problems. Experience in operating various machining equipment. Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Ability to work with others Safety conscious.
• Read and understand blueprint, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Read electrical prints.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems.
• Self-motivated On call 24 hours a day.
• Must have lock out tag out training.
• Education and/or Experience- High school Diploma preferred Basic electricity Electrical distribution Electrical control PLC's Digital electronics.
• Hydraulics including proportional and servo hydraulics Pneumatic control (per division requirements).
• Equipment specific training Blueprint reading Measuring and testing equipment.
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or manager, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Computer Skills- Word processing, spread sheet and data analysis, Windows, PLC programming software.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

US Farathane Offers an Impressive Compensation and Benefits Package Including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
• Climate controlled environment.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.