Injection Molding Maintenance Tech III - 3rd shift

Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift

Pay: $35.27/ Hour

Retention Bonus: $10,000.00

Visa Sponsorship: No

Relocation Assistance: No

Remote: No

Do you have eight (8) years or more of Injection Molding Maintenance experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, being challenged, and helping others learn? If so, our client is offering a great opportunity for a very rewarding career as an Injection Mold Technician!

About Us:

Their US operation is a full-service, tier one automotive supplier specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Their Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments.

How You Will Outshine:

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problems
• Working well independently and with a team in a positive manner
• Able to present ideas in a professional manner

What You Will Be Doing:

• Independently identifying issues with equipment and taking necessary action with minimal guidance.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Documenting work activity in Maximo reporting software.
• Following all QWI and departmental policies while performing assigned responsibilities.
• Working with vendors/contractors for quoting/ordering parts and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing new methods to reduce equipment related downtime and improving the efficiency of maintenance operation.
• Assisting more senior technicians with assigned project work.
• Assisting less senior technicians with new skills and troubleshooting.
• Accurately signing out materials on work orders.
• Attending all training sessions provided at on or offsite locations.
• Ensuring that PE2 maintenance area 2S 3D is maintained to standards.
• Initiating deviations.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities (DT reduction, Reject reduction, etc.).
• Assisting Engineering with special projects as needed.
• Identifying, scheduling and managing minor improvement and group activities.
• Identifying QC related issues and working with external departments to develop solutions.
• Performing (with assistance) root cause analysis and identifying countermeasure activity for PDCA items.
• Organizing and leading teams in improvement projects.
• Acting as a liaison between own and other departments.
• Supporting manufacturing by addressing problem solving issues and theorizing improvement ideas to achieve maximum machine efficiency.
• Participating in daily maintenance/repair duties to ensure machine reliability.
• Managing manufacturing downtime and implementing countermeasures based on maintenance downtime reports to ensure downtime targets are achieved.
• Writing PLC ladder logic programs and is familiar with software used by the department (vision software, scanners, etc.).

How You Will Be Rewarded:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

How You Will Qualify:

• You have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Molding Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• You are able to identify and repair complex technical problems in molding equipment.
• You are able to create a new setup on most machines with little or no supervision.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of departmental procedures and equipment processes.
• You can demonstrate Electrical/ Mechanical knowledge.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of Hydraulics/pneumatics.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of electrical and hydraulic print / schematic reading and interpretation.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of injection molding main principles.
• Experience rebuilding electrical/hydraulic equipment.
• You are able to use a variety of tools.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• General Office Environment one (1) hours per day.
• Manufacturing Environment seven (7) hours per day.
• Overnight travel may be required for training.
• Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet customer or internal deadlines and requirements.
• While performing the job the position is frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise levels with specific areas required to wear hearing protection.
• Exposure to equipment, electric shock, conveyors and chemicals.
• Approximately 2 hours per day bending.