Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 3rd ShiftUS Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. This person will be responsible to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments by performing the following duties. This person will be required to be on 24-hour call. 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 rigid safety standards as it relates to plant operationWork on projects with all other plant departmentsPerform work on equipment and projects as assigned in a reasonable and timely fashionKeep work area, tools, and maintenance supplies in a clean and acceptable condition at all timesReplace lamps as neededRepair and maintain bathroom facilitiesKeep parking lot and walkway clean and clear of debrisMaintain all equipment to top level working conditionsOrder and follow up of repair parts to maintain inventory levelsBe able to do paperwork that is required on the job. PM documents, etc.Be able to do daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenanceKnow the sequence of operation on pressesRecommend machine repairs, issue work orders, and do follow upBe able to trouble shoot plastic injection molding machines and support equipment such as granulators, thermolators, material dryers, and DMEsMust be able to troubleshoot secondary and auxiliary equipment, replacing sensors etc. as needed to maintain daily productionMust be able to disassemble, measure and install barrels, screws, tip assemblies, heater bands, etc. to include the complete injection unitBe able to determine priority of daily work as it occursDo all work deemed necessary for the safe and overall efficiency of the plant and its employeesBe able to work together with others to complete a taskBe able to stay after scheduled work hours or come in on a 24-hour call-in basisReport and/or initiate corrective action for any unsafe conditions immediatelyContinue training as requiredAll hi-lo drivers must maintain safe driving speeds, have an acute awareness of all surroundings, stop at all cross aislesSupervisory Responsibilities – in the event that this position becomes vacant, the Maintenance Manager will resume responsibilities.Environmental Responsibilities – May be required to function as a member of the environmental response action team, Fire brigade and First responder with specialized training as listed in the tracking system. Provide OJT to personnel where appropriate.Other duties as assignedQualifications:Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High school Diploma preferred.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.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Industrial maintenance, Hi-Lo license required, Crane and rigging training requiredAbility to work with othersSafety conscious. Must use/wear all PPE including hard hatRead and understand blueprint, pneumatic, and hydraulic.Read electrical printsTroubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problemsSelf-motivatedOn call 24 hours a dayMust have lock out tag out trainingBasic electricityElectrical distributionElectrical controlPLCsDigital electronicsHydraulics including proportional and servo hydraulicsPneumatic control (per division requirements)Equipment specific trainingBlueprint readingMeasuring and testing equipmentBuilding maintenancePhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Working Conditions:While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat; explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:MedicalDentalVision401k with company matchPaid holidays and vacationClimate Controlled EnvironmentJob Promotional Opportunities and much more!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. US Farathane 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.