Mechanic Electrician Maintenance

Position: Mechanic Electrician A Maintenance
Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success.

If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician at our Rochester Hills, MI manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and the upkeep of the facility.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Maintenance Technician, you will be expected to:

• Maintain and monitor production equipment to ensure safe operating conditions using preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns.
• Assist in installation of new production equipment.
• Improve equipment operation and workflow for improved safety, scrap and productivity.
• Perform tool setups / mold changes and production sampling as needed to assist production.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical maintenance experience in a manufacturing / production facility. Foam and/or plastics experience preferred.
• Experience in the assembly/installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems is essential.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and Lock Out / Tag Out / Try Out are a must.
• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, Installation and Repair Skills are required - PLC and Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming Skills are not required but are desired.
• Experience in the repair and installation of motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, chillers.
• Demonstrable Mechanical Aptitude;
  Pipe Fitting, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding
• Computer Literate;
  Fluent in the use of Machine Control Interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens)
• Competent in the use of a PC for data entry, communications (email) and equipment manuals/research
• Experience with Krauss Maffei, Henneke, and/or Desma machinery preferred.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Mathematically inclined - The ability to add, subtract and decimal calculations to meet measurement specifications
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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