Plastics Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Maintenance Technicians primarily supports high speed assembly operations, and injection molding through machine changes, troubleshooting and repairs, all machine TPM maintenance, breakdown/emergency repairs but will also support other functions of the Plastics Department as needed including but not limited to: troubleshooting assembly and injection molding machines, maintaining spare parts for department equipment and supporting on-going continuous improvement initiatives. Will work on CI projects as time in schedule allows

Responsibilities:

• Follows Supervisor/Managers direction for assembly operations scheduling, maintenance, and trouble-shooting
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Maintains SQF compliance
• Assists in maintaining spare parts inventory to support all production equipment
• Enters work orders for maintenance issues as needed
• Performs TPM checks, 6S, daily and weekly cleaning per Master Cleaning Schedule
• Works closely with Quality and Maintenance and Engineering to maintain quality and uptime targets
• Committed to continuous improvement and Lean practices
• May be required to cover opposite shift for vacation time off
• May be called in on off shifts and weekends for emergency situations
• Requires the ability to work overtime up to 60 total hours per week with little notice provided
• Supports Molding operation as needed by schedule or work load
• Performs other duties as assigned

Fres-co reserves the right to change the job duties.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years Injection Molding maintenance experience including hot runner experience; with pneumatic gate valves; mechanical side cores, and advanced hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical experience/certification(s)
• 2 years mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, proven track record of experience
• 1 years’ experience with high-speed automated equipment
• Experience with installation/set-up of high cavity injection molds in machine ranges from 100-500 US tons
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Self-starter that can work with limited supervision
• Repetitive walking, bending, stooping and ability to lift to 75 lbs. frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean experience/certification
• Six Sigma experience/certification
• Bi-axial blow molding or similar background a plus
• Experience with Automation, conveying equipment, box loading/counting equipment, and PLC’s
• Experience/training in developing scientific injection molding processes