Maintenance Mechanic​/Set Up Technician

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and setting up of machines & establishing processing by performing the following duties:

• Performs a variety of electrical & hydraulic trade functions to include installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities to include injection & hydraulic molding presses, chillers, water circulation loops, pumps, compressors, lathes and mills.
• Confirms proper operation of manufacturing machines, equipment and facilities each day.
• Maintains tools & repairs equipment and facility in optimum working condition.
• Applies knowledge and ability to complete necessary repairs to all phases of manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions promptly to determine proper course of action. Replaces & repairs various machine components on a routine basis.
• Inspects damaged parts, determines nature of repair and uses repair tools to rework or refinish worn or damaged parts.
• Inspects, tests, and adjusts all systems, machinery, and equipment on a regular basis.
• Records inspections, tests, and repairs on preventive maintenance logs.
• Maintains complete documentation for each manufacturing machine regarding repairs, upgrades and other relevant data.
• Records written recommendations on repair work needed.
• Responds to verbal or written instructions for safety and security calls regarding machinery.
• Plans and layouts work from blueprints, diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturers' specifications, and other specifications.
• Disassembles equipment using hand tools and power tools as required.
• Uses proper tools and equipment safely to complete each repair.
• Installs special functional and structural parts and equipment.
• Reassembles equipment and tests performance as needed.
• Sets up new machines as needed.
• Reports any safety related issues or accidents to management immediately.
• Ensures work area is cleaned and safe at the end of each workday.
• Secures tools, materials, and equipment in the proper area at the end of each day.
• Sets up, programs & develops process according to assigned job/customer order.
• Assures route sheet (traveler), blueprint and any other specification(s) are present prior to beginning set up. Reads and follows documentation to meet specifications.
• Installs molds, programs injection and compression presses & follows information on routing sheet for each specific job as well as all other company procedures & policies.
• Assures material is present and meets correct specifications of each job as stated on routing sheet (traveler).
• Develops process on new jobs using the guidelines transferred from the quoted values to the routing sheet (traveler) to achieve optimum efficiency & quality. On recurring jobs, adjusts processes where necessary to achieve optimum efficiencies & quality.
• Inspects first pieces prior to presenting to quality for approval.
• Sets machine monitoring system according to proper mode of job once process established and first parts have been submitted to quality; the process should be locked.
• Assures that the work area is set up with properly set up with materials, mold release, any hand tools required, and clean prior to start-up of each job.
• Once approved by quality, trains molding operators in accordance with process developed or established depending on situation.
• Continues to monitor process periodically to ensure consistent quality and efficiencies are stable.
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
• Occasional overtime will be required when necessary, including after hours & weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Written Communication.
• Oral Communication Technical Communication.
• Reading Skills.
• Blue-Print Reading.
• Organization.
• Math Aptitude.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Project Management.
• Physical Dexterity.
• Time Management.
• Operates Forklift.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, et al.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior electrical and mechanical experience required.
• Trade School desirable but not required.