Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support to Process in the effective operation of the equipment on their respective shift.  The Maintenance Technician will be the primary respondent to technical problems that arise on each shift, including process, quality, and production issues.  The position is also responsible for performing preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled.  The position will also be involved with various technical and MRO Buying projects.

CORPORATE GOALS:

Sanko Gosei Technologies USA, Incorporated is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

1.  Provide defect-free, cost-efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
2. Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
3. Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
4. Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a way to maintain good relations.
5. Maintain a union-free organization.
6. Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
7. Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
8. Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are part of daily work habits.
2. Make process adjustments as needed with approval from Process Tech. 
3. Completion of preventive maintenance activities as scheduled.
4. Complete various technical projects as required.
5. Complete various MRO Buying projects as required.
6. Continual communication with Technical Manager, Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and support staff to ensure continuity of efforts.
7. Other assignments as designated by the Maintenance Manager.
8. Employees will be trained in all applicable company standards as identified on the company training matrix TR-401.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Strong leadership ability and a high degree of ethical and professional standards.  Must be trusted by subordinates, peers, and superiors, and must be willing to accept responsibility for their performance.
2. 2-year degree in a Maintenance Field of study or equivalent work experience is required.
3. Must have own tools, as a minimum see attached Maintenance Tool List.
4. Ability to stand for 12 hours.
5. Requires a commitment to continuous improvement to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance.
6. Strong problem-solving skills of both the interpersonal, and the technical side of the operation.
7. Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to details.
8. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
9. Ability to handle stressful employee situations, and to treat people with respect.
10. Ability to excel in a team-based environment.
11. Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.

Competency

1. Requires a minimum of a 2-year degree in a Maintenance field of study or equivalent work experience.
2. Requires a minimum of 70% on testing of, Electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic, Mechanical, Welding/cutting, tooling, and Environmental.
3. Requires a Crane operating license.
4. Requires a Forklift operating license.
5. Requires a minimum score of 70% on the Lock out – Tag out (LOTO) Test.

PHYSICAL REQUIIREMENTS:

• Movement: Standing for up to 8 hours, easily able to walk short distances up to 1000 feet, reasonably sitting and bending as required. 
• Lifting: Carrying, pushing, and pulling carts/packages within the factory up to 30 lbs. 
• Hand-eye coordination: Using hands to feel, handle, or finger objects, or to reach with arms 
• Vision: Being able to see and respond to dangerous situations, close visual acuity to perform computer-based work, reading drawings, inspecting parts. 
• Hearing: Being able to hear and respond to sounds 
• Manual dexterity: Being able to move objects and assemble parts using limbs with good coordination, able to enter data into a computer using a keyboard. 
• Balance: Being able to move safely within the factory and office areas  
• Driving: Be able to drive to and from customer / supplier locations