6125 - 307 Maintenance Technician

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6125 - 307    Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY: This position works directly with all phases of Injection molding including startup, operation and maintenance of machines, automated conveying systems, auxiliary equipment, air compressors, liquid chillers, and robotic parts removal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safely troubleshoot, upgrade, install and repair all mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on injection molding, auxillary and ancillary machines as needed.

Safely and accurately operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automations and robots.

Accurately program robots and PLC's.

Perform preventative maintenance on automation and robots as needed.

Perform maintenance and repairs of plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical equipment.

Inspect and test machinery and equipment to detect causes of malfunctions.

Dismantle machinery and equipment to gain access to access and to perform diagnoses and repair.

Remove and replace worn and defective parts.

Repair hoses, wiring, valves, etc. and reassemble and verify proper function.

Read, draw, and update blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals as needed.

Perform all preventative maintenance of molding and auxillary equipment.

Fabricate parts to maintain or improve the function of equipment as needed.

Evaluate and suggest ways to eliminate recurring problems.

Clean and change molds as needed.

Assists in equipment installations, project preparations, and project completion.

Maintains a clean work area and follows proper safety procedures.

Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.

Possess ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and company visitors.

Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Two to five years relevant work experience; preferably in plastic injection molding.  Technical School Certificate preferred.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to carry out detailed, complex oral or written instructions.  Ability to apply problem solving techniques to address complex issues. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Must possess the ability to work in a team. Understand machine functions and troubleshoot effectively.  Must have excellent mechanical skills.  Attention to detail and organized approach to work are essential.  Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems on injection molding machines.  Must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor.  Must work in a cooperative manner and possess the ability to communicate instructions in a clear and professional manner.  Ability to successfully complete tasks with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, but will be on their feet during 90% of the workday.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Items that are extremely heavy (over 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.) are transported by using assistance. When assistance is required it is defined as using a team lift (another person), hand truck designed to move material, forklift, overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required on the manufacturing floor unless posted otherwise.

Due to the nature of the materials used in the facility, provided hairnets must be worn at all times on the manufacturing floor. Most jewelry, false fingernails and fingernail polish (even clear coat) are prohibited. Beard covers, if applicable, may be required. Protective eyewear is required to be worn at all times when entering the molding work environment.