Maintenance Technician - Molding

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
Check and maintain quality of product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with Quality policies and procedures
Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
Follow all 5S guidelines
Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical malfunction on a variety of machines
Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment, including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices
Assist with uploading programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
Calibrate and adjust robot pick and place locations if needed
Conduct TPM activities as required
Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
Perform weekly, monthly, and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment
Comply with all company policies
Must be able to fluently operate presses, robots, and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Leader
Maintains good communications with Maintenance Leader
Maintains ongoing list of CMMS work orders with timeline to be addressed and completed.
Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
Experience with injection molding machine maintenance required
Experience in electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting
Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements
Ability to push and pull items and climb up and down ladders
Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
Experience with Scientific Injection Molding concepts
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Must be mechanically inclined and can use basic hand tools
Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel