Assistant Implementation Science Jobs in Brookings, SD

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all maintenance activities from tool maintenance / repairs ? mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment ? facility requirements while sustaining a preventative maintenance approach and supporting urgent production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

TOOLING SUPPORT

• Assist with preventative maintenance on molds and components as needed, to included disassembles, lubricates, reassembles and stores tools per preventative maintenance requirements.

• Reads basic blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, or specifications to determine assembly, preventative maintenance requirements, dimensions and the tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

• Grinds, files, and sands parts to fit parts for assembly and to polish smooth and finish cavity.

• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, molds and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

• Accurately and timely documents job activities and all tooling movement.

• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.

• Supports Last Time Buy process with tool preparation, documentation and system updates.

EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS & FACILITY

• Maintains utility systems to support continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

• Installation of electrical equipment and any repair or replacement necessary to wiring and electrical fixtures.

• Fabricates and modifies machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing jobs.

• Actives demonstrates working knowledge of electrical, electronic controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, cutting, welding, fabrication, and tooling.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems. Performs equipment repairs as directed.

• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

• Understands how to safely work with electrical components up to 480 volts.

• Must be able to read and follow blueprints and schematics.

• Understands the basics of ergonomics and refers to that science when fabricating and repairing tables, counters, benches and chairs.

• Cleans up area after each maintenance project, places all tools and equipment in proper storage location and cleans work/storage area and maintenance office.

• Rebuilds machines and overhauls troublesome components and attachments involving dismantling, inspection and replacement of parts.

• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

GENERAL

• Develops routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of machinery and equipment.

• Participates actively in programs identified by Poly-Cast as essential to developing and maintaining the skills and knowledge in order to be effective in the role as maintenance technician.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement, Total Productivity, 5-S principles by offering suggestions for improvement and playing an active role in the implementation of improvements.

• Engaged and actively looking for opportunities to improve our processes, procedures, communication & culture.

• Develop skills and seeks out growth opportunities while supporting corporate principals.

• Display excellent communication skills in interacting with internal personnel and external parties to include third-party auditors.