Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Service and repair all injection molding machines and/or all automatic, semi-automatic and manual assembly machines including preventative maintenance and tool changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventative maintenance duties including repairs and tooling changeovers
• Troubleshoot all machine electrical, pneumatic or leak tester issues
• Know and follow plant safety rules
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Supportive of the manufacturing operation and part/product changeovers in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Support minor facility repair projects, lighting lamp replacements and office/safety projects as directed
• Close out Work-Orders within same shift they are completed
• Generate shift reports regarding machine performance, operational issues, or tooling concerns for general distribution to entirety of Maintenance Group and Management staff
• Coordinate communications if engineering staff needs to be brought in for issue resolution.
• Be primary point of contact with shift supervisors to ensure part production is maintained during machine issues or changes in production schedules as they develop.
• Ensure non-production tasks are completed on time per task or project lists (PMs)
• Engage in the creation and support of maintenance service instructions and troubleshooting guides, and other departmental support documentation.
• Be designated trainer for new hires in maintenance department.

Skill Requirements

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors in a respectful and professional manner
• Proven ability to work independently as well as multi-task
• Strong organization skills
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• Post high school training preferred
• Associate degree preferred in a technical field (e.g. Electronics technology or industrial automation) or trade school certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Production Machine Maintenance to be preferred

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements

• MiOSHA Industrial Powered Truck License
• MiOSHA Overhead Crane License
• MiOSHA Powered Lift Operation License

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, repeated bending, reaching, climbing stairs
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
• Pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs
• Use of hands and legs
• Speak clearly, oral communication
• Ability for rapid manual/muscular coordination simultaneously involving wrist/hands/fingers
• Vision: depth perception and distinguish basic colors
• Operation of truck or motor vehicle without restrictions

Working Conditions

• Works inside within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
• Noise: constant above 85dcb with vibration
• Working with machinery with moving parts
• Occasionally work with chemicals, grease and oils, moving vehicles, alone, hands in water, and more than 40 hours (41- 60 hours)

Protective Equipment Required

• Eye protection required
• Hearing protection Required
• Occasionally hard hat, gloves and safety shoes are required
• Masks or face shields as required
• Must be able to supply own basic tools for job function