Maintenance Technician
Summary
Position will be required to perform maintenance activities on the plant’s machines, equipment, and the building.
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair of PLC’s and PLC controlled equipment and systems such as AC/DS, 480/240/120 Voltages, rectifiers, electrical controls and buss systems.
- Use instrumentation and tools necessary for diagnosing problems (volt/ohm meters, oscilliscopes, amp probes, pyrometers, tachometers, etc) ultrasonic testers, computers.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic diagrams, schematics, sketches, and facility drawings.
- Basic plumbing; repair and maintain facility water, gas, waste, air, oil, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems using appropriate equipment and materials.
- Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
- Troubleshoot and repair problems on molding machines, grinders, augers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems and support equipment.
- Perform all tasks necessary to maintain efficient and quality production levels on each machine.
- Perform set up and changeover on molding equipment, as needed.
- Assist with preventive maintenance responsibiities in their assigned area, as needed.
- Perform mold, neck tooling, pin, and other equipment changes.
- Communicate machine repair status and all other machine needs to Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
- Respond to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment.
- Maintain or exceed current operation to meet safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards.
- May supervise and train the work of others within the same department.
- Perform assigned special projects.
- Assist in updating, developing, and improving preventive maintenance programs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Three to five years of work experience required, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Have your own tools to perform basic machine maintenance.
- Srong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with others in a professional and tactful manner.
- SAP, Basic computer skills (Microsoft office)
- Ability to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.