Shift will be 1stย 730am-4pm Pay range $26-$30.
Anย Extrusion System Maintenance Mechanicย specializes in the industrial cooling systems critical to the extrusion manufacturing process. Because the quality of extruded plastic or metal depends on precise temperature control, this role focuses on the "closed-loop" or "open-loop" water systems that cool the product as it leaves the die.
Role Summary
The Extrusion Water System Maintenance Mechanic ensures the continuous operation of chilled water systems, heat exchangers, and cooling troughs. This role is vital for preventing product warping and minimizing production downtime caused by overheating or scale buildup in the cooling lines.
ย Key Responsibilities
โขย Cooling System Upkeep:ย Maintain and repair water troughs (tanks), vacuum tanks, and spray headers used to solidify extruded profiles.
โขย Chiller & Tower Maintenance:ย Service industrial chillers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers, including compressor checks and refrigerant monitoring.
โขย Pump & Motor Repair:ย Troubleshoot and rebuild centrifugal pumps and motors that circulate water from the reservoir to the extrusion lines.
โขย Water Chemistry & Filtration:ย Monitor water quality to prevent mineral scaling and biological growth; clean and replace industrial filtration systems and strainers.
โขย Pipefitting:ย Install and repair high-pressure PVC, copper, or stainless steel piping and specialized "quick-connect" fittings used on extrusion dies.
โขย Emergency Troubleshooting:ย Diagnose flow rate drops or temperature fluctuations that threaten production quality.
Technical Requirements
โขย Industrial Hydraulics:ย Deep understanding of fluid dynamics, flow control valves, and pressure regulators.
โขย Thermal Dynamics:ย Knowledge of how water temperature affects different materials (HDPE, PVC, Aluminum, etc.) during the cooling phase.
โขย System Integration:ย Ability to work on integrated PLC-controlled water systems that automatically adjust flow based on line speed.
โขย Preventative Maintenance (PM):ย Executing scheduled descaling of heat exchangers and lubrication of pump bearings.
Physical & Environmental Conditions
โขย Environment:ย Often works in a loud, high-temperature manufacturing plant, specifically around steam and wet floors.
โขย Safety:ย Expertise in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for high-voltage pumps and pressurized thermal systems.
โขย Precision:ย Must be able to work quickly during "changeovers" when cooling troughs must be reconfigured for different product shapes.
Preferred Qualifications
โขย Experience:ย 3โ5 years in an industrial maintenance setting, specifically within plastics or metal extrusion.
โขย Certifications:ย EPA Section 608 Certification (for chiller/refrigerant handling) is often highly valued.
โขย Blueprints:ย Proficiency in reading industrial piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).