Maintenance Mechanic

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Coordinates with: All departments as needed

Position Type: Full time Monday through Friday – 8 hour shifts

7:00 am - 3:30 pm or

2:30 pm-11:00 pm

Non-Exempt

Business Department: Maintenance Room

Job Characteristics

• Repair and Maintenance on Injection Molding Machines, Trowel Machines, Baggers, Robots and Grinders and other company equipment.
• Inspect, repair or replace components of machines such as screws, barrels, pistons, etc.
• Setting up, trouble shooting, debugging and modifying basic control programs
• Cleaning Equipment and robots. Remove plastic residue, and identifying, repairing or replacing broken parts
• Install new machines, which includes leveling, installing the tower water and compressed air.
• Create Assembly belts when needed
• Modifications with equipment to make sure it is safe for all to use
• Utilize preventative maintenance program to maintain and prevent failure of equipment
• Assisting with general facility Maintenance
• Machining of locks and knock out rods (limited sizes due to machine size)
• Disinfect working area daily
• Research Vendors, for parts needed – checking availability – processing orders to purchasing dept.
• Assure all health and safety requirements are observed and maintain work area in a neat and organized condition.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be required and may change at any time with or without notice

Required Skills

• Strong technical, engineering and manufacturing background
• Ability to read Blueprints and technical manuals
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Statistical and data analysis techniques
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Written and verbal English communication skills
• Able to work with a team to accomplish company goals
• Willingness to keep and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to safely operate Forklifts,
• Ability to safely operate Scissor Lift
• Adherence to attendance policy
• Adherence to cell phone policy

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Three year’s experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a molding facility
• Power Industrial Truck License (1D) for forklift use a plus
• Valid driver’s license a plus

Physical Requirements

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 may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend; stoop, crouch or crawl; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Additionally, workers will be exposed to a large warehouse environment and may experience loud volumes or high/low temperatures, based on current weather. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to stand for up to 3 hours at a time. This position is an 8-hour position. Monday through Friday. Occasional Weekends may be needed.