Job Description

Our Client is a fast growing, technologically driven manufacturing company. Their culture is built upon their values of integrity, pride, and family. Their people are their greatest asset, and they are looking for awesome individuals to join their growing team!

They serve OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Their culture is team-based, interactive, flexible, and supports continuous learning experiences, both hands-on as well as formal. Tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing are used to improve their processes which improve their performances individually and as a group. They are growth focused and believe that a positive working environment is critical to their success.

Currently we are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician. This position will apply knowledge of Mechanical and Controls Technologies to new and existing processes to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities. They will train, coach, and mentor manufacturing and technical personnel.

Technical Position Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
• Injection Molding Machine Repair and Maintenance.
• Fault finding and Trouble Shooting Experience.
• Heater Controls, Valve Gate Controls and Thermolators.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints.
• Over Head Crane and Forklift Operations.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Optical, Inductive, Capacitive sensors.
• Contactors, starters, relays, switches.
• Power supplies and transformers.
• Motors and Motor starters.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices. Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Pressure Mats, etc.
• Lock Out Tag Out.
• General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
• Supports Quality System for IATF 16949 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions

Education and Experience.

• Associate’s Degree preferred or course work in Hydraulic Circuits, Blue print reading, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical circuits.
• Minimum 2 years Machine Repair and Maintenance experience.

Additional Desired Experience

• PLC hardware and software.
• HMI hardware and software.
• Networks & database operation.
• Servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software.
• Robot set up and programming.
• Vision systems set up and programming.

Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

You should be proficient in:

• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine