MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Technician

Responsible for maintaining and servicing all facilities, manufacturing, staking, and auxiliary equipment. It is a non-exempt position that receives general work direction from the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager. This position interfaces with all levels of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment when necessary.
• Perform repairs to minimize downtime, meet production schedules, and minimize interference with other departments.
• Perform repairs and maintenance for primary buildings, associated outbuildings, or structures, including but not limited to basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
• Maintain the integrity and appearance of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug problems within electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLC's.
• Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
• Support and advance a LEAN culture of implementing & maintaining an effective continuous Improvement program throughout the organization in order to improve value to customers, shareholders and employees.
• Have flexible scheduling availability as it relates to changing business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma / GED required (AND) two or more years of experience in injection molding machine repair in a manufacturing environment (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
• Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Trade school / technical certifications and/or degree preferred.
• Need initiative and hands-on experience to resolve problems and able to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and correct unforeseen facilities and equipment maintenance related issues.
• Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment and components within all buildings.
• Must be familiar with PLC and automated assembly and packaging equipment, injection molding machines and other related equipment.
• Knowledge of various injection molding machines, including but not limited to Nissei.
• Must have basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
• Must be familiar with Lock-out Tag-out procedures and electrical work safety standards codes
• Knowledge of material drying system functionality and components.
• Familiarity and practical application knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.

2nd Shift: 4pm-12am 40 Hours