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Mechanical Service Technician ( Injection Molding)

Night shift 6:45pm-7:15am Core Functions:

• Analyze and resolve root causes for ongoing quality issues as they relate to assembly, mold or molding processes including all other supporting technical processes

• Communicate technical status updates to Supervisor Production/Head of Production Unit & Head of Maintenance

• Provide production planning process based on the customer needs, machine assignment, press and mold availabilities

• Build the technical strength of the team through hands on training

All of the below are part of the responsibilities of this position as needed:

MECHANICAL AND ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Repair/replace brakes & clutches, gears, belts, sheaves/pulley, chains and sprockets, cams, seals and o-rings, bearings and bushings. Replace couplings and valves (cut-off, pressure relief, etc).

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace, gears, cams, seals, o-rings, bearings, bushings, shafts and motors.

• Troubleshoot/maintain chains and sprockets. Perform basic alignment.

• Maintain couplings and fans.

• Install/maintain valves (cut-off, pressure relief, etc).

PNEUMATIC/HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace cylinders and pneumatic/hydraulic motors.

• Maintain hydraulic systems, pumps and valves.

• Repair/replace pneumatic/hydraulic lines, hoses, and solenoids.

• Repair/replace flow controls (pneumatic or hydraulic).

• Troubleshoot/maintain air compressors.

CONVEYING SYSTEMS

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace/maintain vibratory, linear motion, and material conveying systems. Repair/replace belt conveyor systems.

PUMPS SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Troubleshoot/maintain centrifugal, vacuum, gear, diaphragm, positive displacement and metering pumps.

• Perform alignment.

• Maintain heat exchanger and pipe insulation systems.

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks, sheet metal fabrication, pipefitting duties and rigging tasks.

• Perform basic math operations.

• Operate common hand and power tools, use measuring devices and precision devices.

ELECTRICAL, POWER DISTRIBUTION AND ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS

• Apply knowledge of AC theory and run wire and conduit.

• Install/repair basic AC and DC controls, building electrical systems.

• Operate electrical test equipment.

• Fabricate/retrofit electrical control panels.

• Repair ground fault detection systems.

• Repair/replace low voltage transformers <480>Repair/replace AC motors, starters and relays.

• Maintain ground fault detection system.

MACHINE AND PROCESS CONTROLS

• Modify ladder logic and edit PLC software.

• Troubleshoot/replace/install circuit boards.

• Install/maintain/troubleshoot photo eyes and basic VFD drives (Variable Frequency Drive).

• Install/maintain/troubleshoot limit and proximity switches & bar code readers.

• Calibrate/install/repair basic flow and density, temperature, pressure transmitters, gages and switches

• Calibrate proportional control valves and process control loop (PID).

• Install/calibrate load cells.

• Troubleshoot/replace transducers.

• Align and replace photo eyes.

• Install load cells.

• Repair/replace VFD drives (Variable Frequency Drive), limit and proximity switches.

• Repair flow, pressure, and speed transmitters, gages and switches.

AUTOMATION

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace/maintain robots.

• Design/FAB/troubleshoot end of arm tooling

• Program pick/place points.

GENERAL

• Setting the example for professionalism in all activities.

• Maintain housekeeping of work area.

• Consult and work with direct manager on all technical issues.

• Notify direct manager of any non-standard or sub-performance operational issues as well as quality and safety issues.

• Ensure safety adherence.

• Ensure that established policies, procedures, rules and regulations are understood and followed.

• Participate in all training programs as well as the GMS

Qualifications Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• Requires a minimum of 2 years maintenance/technical experience within an plastic injection molding facility.

• Requires a minimum of 1 year mechanical/electrical experience.

• Requires a minimum of 2 years general preventative maintenance experience in medical injection molding industry.

Experience Requirements:

• Experienced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice within the Medical or Food Industry.

• Experience working in a fast paced operational environment with constant interaction with operators, technicians and equipment.

• Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting of processes and process equipment

• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative experience preferred.

• Ability to read blue prints, manufacturer's specifications and schematics

Additional Information

• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface constructively and cooperatively with a wide variety of departmental staff and intra-department personnel.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work well within a team environment and capable of completing projects with minimal supervision.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Required to speak, read and write English language

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Required to supply hand tools

Pay Details: $32.00 to $36.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.