Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the extruders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Management

• Examines and troubleshoot extruder when an issue has occurred
• Maintains extruders Cleans, lubricates, or adjusts parts, equipment, or machinery
• Disassembles machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs
• Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
• Builds necessary parts for all related machinery by collaborating with coworkers on welding, fabricating, and CNC machining
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning components in the organizations machinery to ensure quality
• Works closely with Team Leads and Production Supervisors to assess current malfunction in the extruder
• Adjusts or align machine parts when necessary
• Observes organization machinery to detect which individual piece is malfunctioning
• Operates the forklift or sky jack to move machinery from Production to Technical Services
• Uses a variety of power and hand tools to perform the job functions
• Complete required training for new software and operations
• Be able to perform basic repairs on all related machinery when coworkers are unavailable/ absent

Team Commitment

• Maintain a work safe environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Preform other duties as assigned
• Attends pre-shift meeting
• Ensures the Technical Services Department is clean and free of debris using the LEAN method to comply with safety regulations
• Records parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary
• Reads and interprets safety rules, parts schematics, operating instructions, and work orders

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (COMPETENCIES)

Behavioral These are the habits/traits that lead to successful employment and the position. Reference the Competency Resource Guide for more detailed information.

Educational

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical processes
• Formal mechanical and electrical education
• Operation of standard manufacturing tools found in maintenance departments
• Operation of manufacturing tools related to the punch press

o Bore Gauge

o Micrometer

o Caliper

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer skills, used for:

o Ordering parts – various systems

o Locating digital schematics – various systems

o Intermediate computer skills – email, conduct online research, and creating and updating documents in Word and Excel

o CNC software - Autocade

• Basic pallet labeler – index
• Basic Quality assurance files – DWG true view
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) knowledge and usage

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Must match the pace of work to the speed of equipment.

o Repeat the same physical and mental tasks.

o The employee needs to be able to see (use of glasses on the floor acceptable)

• The employee is frequently required to use their hands.
• The employee is required to consistently stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to lift to 50lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour