Job Description

Seeking an individual with experience in plastic injection molding maintenance to work with the engineering and maintenance departments to repair, develop, evaluate and improve upon manufacturing methods. The technicians will be tasked with troubleshooting and performing repairs to hydraulic and electric machines, robots, and secondary equipment as needed. Troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and with minimal direction is essential for this position.

Including:

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Ability to understand how robot programming works and able to make needed adjustments.
• Troubleshoot press and robot issues, in conjunction with Process Technicians as needed to assist.
• Maintain records in compliance with quality procedures and equipment operating logs and properly document activities.
• Complete preventive maintenance and update PM logbooks.
• Follow safety standards and procedures according to OSHA and ANSI regulations.
• Complete repairs on hydraulic systems, HVAC, conveyors, and pneumatic circuits.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, expert in wiring/re-wiring.
• Develop and manufacture poke-yoke/alarm systems, where applicable.
• Troubleshoot and repair failed machinery and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with automated equipment including but not limited to: Sensors, Servo controls, Power supply’s, VFD, I/O cards, Relays, HMI, load cells, etc.
• Read and understand PLC ladder logic for troubleshooting and making minor program changes.
• dentify maintenance concerns, issues, and work to assist with the resolution of issues.
• Assist with new product launch.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; degree a plus.
• 3-5 years' experience in troubleshooting injection molding and secondary equipment required.
• Experience with robotics, programmable controls, including the ability to troubleshoot and modify programs through the appropriate tools highly preferred.
• Industrial electrical knowledge or experience is preferred.
• Experience working on plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings is desired.
• Capability of EOAT Design and Fabrication plus.
• Proficiency in valve gate design and installation plus.
• Willing and able to be certified on forklift (sit down and standup) and scissor lift.
• Must be willing to stay current with technology through continuous education.
• Excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to lift, move, push and pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Bend, stoop, stand, sit and walk up to 8 hours, to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% to 100% of the time.
• Able to ascend/descend forklift and standing lift, trailers, steps, ladders etc.
• Must have the ability to turn head to look in the direction of travel and able to look up.
• Must be able to wear the seat belt during forklift operation per OSHA regulation.
• No aversion to heights

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Mechanical Testing
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Forklift Licensed
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors