Maintenance Technician II

About Us:

Advanced Molding Technologies is a contract-based plastic injection molding manufacturer located in Circle Pines, MN, founded in 1999 with a goal of "finding a better way". Today, AMT operates out of two state-of-the-art buildings comprised of 110,000 square feet. AMT maintains its FDA and NSF registrations, and is certified under ISO 9001 and 13485. Our full capabilities include molding, secondary operations, as well as qualification and process monitoring, with niches in fluid path, critical shutoff, and disciplined manufacturing.

Our facilities include more than 35 total presses between 20-500 tons, soft-sided clean rooms (Class
8) and hard sided clean rooms (Class 7 &
8) for medical device manufacturing, and high-tech secondary operations and quality equipment. We continue to grow by listening to our customers’ needs and investing in technology and our employees

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician II

Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician II will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing the performance of plastic injection molding machines and other related manufacturing equipment within a medical device production environment. This position requires a strong background in troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on complex machinery. The technician will work independently, handle more complex repairs, and contribute to maintaining the facility while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Core Hours & Flexibility:

AMT is a 24/7 manufacturing operation. We offer 5 core shift schedules and are open to qualified candidates on any shift for this position. Due to the nature of our operations, flexibility is required. Occasional early morning, evening and weekend work may be necessary to perform critical maintenance and repairs on other shifts to minimize production downtime. Qualified candidates should be able to complete training for 2-3 week during our first shift 6am to 2:30pm based on the senior or lead technician's schedule.

Off-shifts receive a shift premium on top of their base pay. Standard shift schedules and premiums are listed below.

• 1st shift:
  Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm [Premium:
  Base + $0/hr]
• 2nd shift:
  Mon-Fri 2pm to 10:30pm [Premium:
  Base + $1.00/hr]
• 3rd shift:
  Sun-Thur OR Mon-Fri 10pm to 6:30am [Premium:
  Base + 1.50/hr]
• 4th shift:
  Fri/Sat/Sun 6am to 6:30pm [Base + 15%/hr]
• 5th shift:
  Fri/Sat/Sun 6pm to 6:30am [Base + 16.5%/hr]

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance:

• Independently perform routine and non-routine preventive maintenance on injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Identify potential issues during routine inspections and address them before they lead to equipment failures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.

Repair Work:

• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of equipment issues with minimal supervision, ensuring machines are operating at optimal levels.
• Conduct complex repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems of injection molding machines.
• Collaborate with senior technicians on major repairs and equipment upgrades.

Injection Molding Machine Operation:

• Operate injection molding machines, making necessary adjustments to settings and parameters to maintain product quality.
• Diagnose and fix operational issues to minimize production downtime.

Facility Maintenance:

• Perform facility maintenance tasks such as HVAC repairs, electrical work, and plumbing to ensure the production environment is safe and functional.
• Participate in facility improvement projects, providing input based on technical expertise.

-Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment performance.
• Provide detailed reports on maintenance tasks and suggest improvements based on data analysis.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, conducting safety checks, and reporting potential hazards.
• Adhere to industry regulations and quality standards, particularly those related to medical device manufacturing.

Communication &

Collaboration:

• Effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to supervisors/managers, team members, and cross-functional teams.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure seamless production and equipment functionality.

Training & Development:

• Assist in training entry-level technicians on basic…