Associate Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Associate Mold Maintenance Technician

 

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

 

Shift

Monday thru Friday, business hours

 

Position Summary 

The Entry Level Molding Maintenance Technician is required to assist in the diagnose and repair of Molding Presses and all ancillary equipment. In addition, they must be able to communicate effectively with their customer, Production, and all support groups. Finally, they are required to accurately document the work performed which is crucial and required in achieving World Class Maintenance.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support preventive maintenance and daily repair of injection molding presses, and auxiliary equipment 
• Participate with set up reduction improvements of specific injection molding presses, molds and auxiliary equipment (conveyors, dryers, thermolators, etc.) through Kaizen improvement activities 
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic and electronic and/or combined systems on Injection Molding Machines and support equipment.
• Able to work with machine vendors to size and quote correct replacement parts for machinery
• Maintain spare parts inventory for injection molding equipment and auxiliary equipment 
• Maintain proper records regarding machine maintenance (process history, etc.) using the CMMS system 
• Maintain 5S standards 
• Support team cohesiveness 
• Work with other support groups such as Engineering, Planning and Tool and Die
• Maintain satisfactory attendance record 
• Assure safe work practices to include proper use and wear of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc.) 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, kneel, crouch and crawl, must able to work standing, sitting or lying down.
• Other assigned duties as necessary

 

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

•      General mechanical skills working with industrial machinery

•      Basic understanding of electrical circuits 

•      Basic understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic schematics. 

•      Personal computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook  

•     Good team working skills 

•     Good time management 

•     Good attitude

Education and Experience 

•      High School diploma or GED equivalent 

•      Certification or ASSOC degree in electronics preferred 

Minimum Qualifications

•      Must be 18 years of age

Travel Requirements 

•      Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

•      Work is performed in a clean room environment

•      While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit stand or kneel for long periods of time.

•      Technician is required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data

•      Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs