At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Why Work at Sunstar? Sunstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.

Position Summary:

• Perform PMs, changeovers, breakdowns and project work as prioritized by the Lead Maintenance Technician.
• Demonstrate and promote safe work practices in all aspects of work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair basic mechanical systems, tooling, PLC’s, basic machine controls, and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Troubleshoot and support fully automated & integrated production systems.
• Troubleshooting and repair of robots involving electrical, and pneumatic components.
• Troubleshoot and support complex electrical failures such as servos, drives, amplifiers, linear motors, etc.
• Effectively utilize computerized maintenance and parts inventory programs.
• Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units as needed, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.
• Perform machine setup changes and make diagnostic checks on production and equipment as needed.
• Use machine tools and other fabrication practices to produce parts for repair and improvement of machinery.
• Request necessary parts, supplies, and tooling as required.
• Monitor equipment to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained.
• Troubleshoot production or quality problems and make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Manufacturing Management of situation.
• Setup automated machinery for production: change tooling and fixtures, adjust machine settings, speeds and feeds, and enter necessary parameters of operational controls.
• Troubleshoot and repair operational and setup problems with vision systems.
• Effectively work on project teams to install and upgrade equipment.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.
• Assist in training of other maintenance personnel.
• Transition the repairs and projects on production floor between incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Follow safety and hygienic rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree/certifications desired but not required.

Knowledge/Experience:

• At least 3 years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 
• Electrical experience including utilization of lock out/tag out and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Must be able to read prints and diagrams.
• Experience in injection molding, packaging, filling and mixing environments desired.
• High-speed equipment experience in an automated assembly including PLCs preferred.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting up to 480 Volts including motors and/or pumps desired.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand for extended hours.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
• Availability to work the shift schedule with the possibility of overtime.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization/
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)

• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus 
• On-site café

• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Pizza With the President
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.