Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview

This person will perform several tasks associated with maintaining plastic injection molding equipment related to injection molders (electric and hydraulic), servo robots, grinders, trimming equipment, loader systems, facilities support and other. Duties include but are not limited to:

In this role you will:

• Self-directed to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance and projects.
• Electrical – electrical maintenance to troubleshoot, correct, and repair including power distribution from 480 volts AC down to 24 volts DC; machine electrical systems and components; knows NEC and electrical safety
• Read/understand mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, blueprints, sketches, and specifications to maintain equipment.
• Electrical schematics
• Ladder Logic
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and basic mechanical repairs building facilities (water systems, fan systems, compressors, lightening systems, other). Understands function and design intent of building systems.
• Servo driven equipment, robots
• Troubleshoot, initialize, and program of robots.
• Program and troubleshoot other systems including PLC’s as needed.
• Work with vendors and service technicians as needed.
• Assists with equipment installation and removal.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position works a 12-hour schedule from 7 to 7 on a 2-2-3 day basis meaning the person works two days, is off two days, and then works three days. This schedule allows the colleague to be off every other weekend.

Maintenance duties:

• Operate safely and in a manner consistent with all OSHA and internal safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out (LOTO)
• Troubleshoot, correct, and repair injection molding machines, robots, trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc). The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue.
• Regularly perform preventative maintenance on all designated injection molding and plant equipment.
• Weld together metal parts, equipment pieces, etc as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping
• Adhere to standards when conducting work
• The person will be required to complete the OSHA and internal electrical requirements to be considered a qualified electrical person.
• Other duties as required

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Standing: Remaining in an upright position particularly for sustained periods of time
• Pushing and Pulling: Carts containing supplies and equipment
• Lifting: Lifting of equipment weighing 60 to 90 pounds
• Vision: Must pass tow motor qualification test
• Dexterity: Must operate hand tools and manipulate machinery using both hands

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 - 6 years of work experience in manufacturing
• Must supply own basic mechanic tool set.
• This position works a 12-hour schedule from 7 to 7 on a 2-2-3 day basis meaning the person works two days, is off two days, and then works three days. This schedule allows the colleague to be off every other weekend.

Even better if you have:

• Plastic injection molding experience
• Fork truck and/or scissor lift experience