Job title:  Maintenance Technician

Location: Lincolnshire

About Us 

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:

Maintenance Technician is responsible for mold/material change-overs, calibration & maintaining the proper functionality of liquid-injection machines, extruders, auxiliary, and processing equipment. Provides hands-on technical ability with strong trouble shooting skills in order to minimize equipment downtime.  Responsible for identifying defects and safety concerns during preventative maintenance work in order to be proactive and not reactive.

Responsibilities:

• Material change-overs on liquid injection machines as prescribed by a weekly schedule.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards in order to produce high quality product.
• Use strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine faults . Makes all necessary adjustments and tool or machine repair recommendations.
• Initiates a root cause investigation to address any major maintenance related equipment failures and report findings to Maintenance Manager.
• Suggests implementations to equipment for maintenance related improvements to increase productivity and reduce overall cost and equipment failure.
• Promotes teamwork and ensures that all maintenance work orders generated are closed in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with Flexan employees and Management.
• Calibration of equipment to ensure all equipment is following the standards within a specified range.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and megohmmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Maintain a safe working environment. 
• Communicate best practices to other team members across shifts.
• Cooperation and professional conduct with coworkers, staff, and managers.