Electro Mechanical Technician

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Electro Mechanical Technician
• Salary Status: DOE
• FLSA:
• Employment Type:
  
  Exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Plant Manager

Electro Mechanical Technician oversees the facility, manufacturing equipment, machine processes and related tooling. This includes assisting in the scheduling of all repairs/projects, and collaborates with site manager to improve operational efficiency of the facility. Drives activities that result in the repair/maintenance, upgrade, installation of plant machinery. This will include manufacturing equipment, facility maintenance, machine process controls, and the related tooling. Executes a variety of technical tasks related to the facility, manufacturing equipment maintenance, machine process, its’ related tooling, and provides general and/or technical assistance to the Blow Molding Technicians.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations while using company resources in line with Health and Safety policies.
• Lead and coordinate technicians’ work assignments and documentation requirements, downtime reporting with the Plant Site Leader and the Operations Lead.
• Assist in improving facility safety procedures and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and support equipment to ensure continuous production operations, in conjunction with the Site Manager.
• Evaluate maintenance work orders to determine priorities and assign internal or external resources based on technical expertise and availability.
• Consult with senior technical management to resolve maintenance issues and recommend improvements for machines and equipment.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs with internal or external maintenance staff to ensure optimum equipment uptime.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Research alternative suppliers and methods of technology to balance cost and quality.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and determine causes, recommending solutions to the Site Manager and Senior Technical Managers.
• Participate in discussions on capital expenditure needs and help plan future expenditures with leadership.
• requisition tools, equipment and supplies required for projects.
• Assist in training staff to ensure best practices on all shifts and by all technicians, including changeovers and setup of blow molding and related downstream equipment.
• Assign and manage standard facilities duties in landscaping, office, janitorial, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing and security using internal and external resources.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for repair and maintenance; maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare reports for management.
• Travel within the company network to assist other locations as needed for training or work assignments.
• Weekend and evening work required; ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Technical or Vocational degree/certificate and 10+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical principles including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic theory and practice; knowledge of OSHA 70E NFPA standards.
• Basic to advanced troubleshooting of mechanically operated machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and ancillary equipment.

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance program.
• 401K plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Vacation and Sick Pay.
• Holiday Pay.
• Basic life insurance (25K).