Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairs on injection and compression molding equipment, secondary and conveyance equipment, including assemblers, inserters, printers, labelers, robots, etc. The Maintenance Technician is also able to perform setups, changeovers, adjustments, preventative maintenance, repair and operations of various types of equipment to include assembly, subassembly, printing, and/or packaging machines. The company scope includes injection and compression molding operations and automation equipment in the manufacture of components serving FDA regulated markets. This is a high-speed and a controlled manufacturing environment (CME).

Responsibilities Level II:

• Must be able to proficiently operate molding machines, conveyance equipment, robots and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and to affect repairs
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical malfunctions on a variety of equipment
• Consult OEM manuals to identify proper machine specific procedures, parts identification, pm schedules and frequency, troubleshooting, etc.
• Interact with OEM vendors to identify parts, obtain quotes, and submits requisitions to acquire repair and replacement parts
• Perform adjustments and setups on a variety of equipment in support of production and in accordance with company developed SWIS documents and all safety procedures
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (molding, assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report / correct all unsafe working conditions
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
• Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Check and maintain quality of product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with Quality policies and procedures
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause
• Follow all 5S guidelines
• Strictly adhere to Lock Out/Tag Out policy
• Upload programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
• Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
• Calibrate and adjust robot pick and place locations if needed
• Conduct TPM activities as required
• Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (EAM)
• Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Perform weekly, monthly and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
• Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment
• Comply with all company policies
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
• Restore damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Minimizes down time by coordinating repairs with the Production Scheduler.
• Maintains good communications with Production and Maintenance Departments
• Maintains ongoing list of projects with critical path timeline items with statuses and estimated completion dates
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion
• Technical and advanced troubleshooting resource for Level I Technicians
• In-depth working knowledge of common controls architecture including Keyence and SACMI Vision, PLC, HMI, Drive Controllers and Communication software
• Able to restore operating systems of common controls architecture, including Vision, Communication, PLC, HMI, and Drive Controller software
• Assist in developing machine and work cell reliability projects, conducts machine and equipment audits, compiles associated parts and task lists
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent technical experience (5+ years) in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance required.
• Proficient computer skills to include MS Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CMMS.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to read schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 45 degree angle.
• Ability to maneuver in various positions including kneeling, sitting, laying down, and well as working at heights reaching 60 feet.
• Pulling or pushing a hand jack with product weighing up to 1200 pounds.
• Ability to transport heavy equipment and parts to various locations within the facility.
• Ability to operate and manipulate heavy equipment when necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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