Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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, electrical or mechanical malfunction on a variety of machines
• Adjust assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specification
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (molding, assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Upload 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
• Troubleshoot and locate the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment
• Brainstorm with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed
• Restore damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Control down time by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Manager
• Maintain good communications with Maintenance Manager
• Maintain ongoing list of projects with timeline to be addressed and completed
• Assist other maintenance personnel as needed
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Ensure the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred/Required Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
• Strong math, reading and communication skills required
• Experience with injection molding required
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics required
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
• Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to 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
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs with repetitive movements
• Ability to push and pull items
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift
• Ability to climb up and down ladders