Job Description

***Position Opening on First shift: (7:45am to 4:15pm)

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to performing grounds maintenance. All work will be done in compliance with EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

***MUST HAVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTAINING INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will maintain production and facility equipment to include installation, preventative maintenance and adjustments required by technical service instructions.

• Safely troubleshoots, repairs, and executes all preventive maintenance tasks on injection molding related equipment required in tooling and manufacturing

• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment to detect causes of malfunctions.

• Dismantles machinery and equipment to gain access and perform diagnoses

• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts.

• Cleans and lubricates shafts, pulleys, gears, bearings, bushings, etc.

• Repairs hoses, wiring, valves, etc., reassembles and verifies proper function.

• Analyzes Fault Reports and service requests from personnel.

• Effectively communicates with outside equipment suppliers to obtain competitive quotes, resolve equipment performance, maintenance, and reliability issues.

Maintains meticulous housekeeping with regard to work areas, tools, company vehicles and other company equipment to continually reflect the high standards of the company.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager.

• Responsible for maintaining and implementing Maintenance program for all production equipment.

Facility Responsibility: Maintenance Mechanic

• Inspects and repairs building utilities such as replacing light bulbs and electronic ballasts, fuses, outlets, switches and other defective parts.

• Safely troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all building systems such as HVAC, pumps, chillers, air compressors, plumbing and electrical.

• Inspects machinery and equipment to detect causes of malfunctions.

• Dismantles machinery and equipment to gain access and perform diagnoses, corrective and preventative maintenance tasks, reassembles and verifies proper function.

• Conducts periodic inspection of building systems and performs tests using a variety of instruments.

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 is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers clients, customers or employees of organization.

Competencies:

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics

• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment

• Ability to keep up spare part inventory

• Ability to complete services reports

• Some computer skills required

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or** 2 years in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.**

2. Knowledge of ISO standards.

3. Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data and react to changes and challenges in the business.

4. Ability to communicate and present effectively in both written and oral form required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Experience in injection molding

2. Experience with PLC controls

3. Knowledge of electronic controls