Job Description

Description

The Afternoon/Evening extrusion mechanic will be responsible for completing maintenance tasks and repairs while contributing to a safe and cost-effective work environment.

Role and Responsibilities

· Perform troubleshooting, preventive and demand maintenance for production lines including electrical and mechanical repairs, replace components such as: motors and motor drives, pumps, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, make adjustments keeping in mind quality, tolerances and order of operations. 

· Work from schedules, work orders, manuals, blueprints, charts and instructions. 

· Use precision measuring devise (multimeters, calipers, etc.) 

· Maintain, repair, and install a wide variety of machine parts, components and equipment.

· Effectively communicate with peers, production associates, and supervision.

Required skills/abilities

· Must have knowledge of electrical systems and wiring (including 120/480 volts) 

· Must have experience and knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting 

· Must demonstrate an understanding of safe work environment and have a proven ability to work safely 

· Must have a solid work history showing the ability to maintain a good attendance record 

· Must have your own set of standard tools 

· Plastic extrusion experience is a plus 

Requirements

Education and experience

· Associates degree/certificate in related field or

· Comparable manufacturing experience

physical requirements

· Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Intermittent periods of crouching, kneeling, working in confined areas and in varied temperatures and outdoors as necessary to safely service equipment.

· Ability to lift 25 lbs