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Join our esteemed team at ORAFOL Americas Inc., Reflective Solutions Division situated in Avon, Connecticut. Our temperature-controlled manufacturing facility provides a clean and comfortable working ...

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Warehouse Associate

GA · On-site

$18/hr

Follow prescribed safety guidelines in accordance to ORAFOL Americas Safety program; Use required PPE * Have a positive "can do" attitude and a "sense of accountability" * Be a fast learner, driven ...

E & I Technician

GA · On-site

$27.71/hr

ORAFOL Americas is a drug-free workplace. All candidates for employment will be required to pass a complete background screening, which will include a criminal background check, physical exam, and ...

EXTRUSION ASSISTANT 1

Wallingford, CT · On-site

$37K - $63K/yr

Certified to drive and operate Orafol Fork Trucks within the Plant. * Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. * Comply with all OSHA regulations and Company Policies.

MFG CONVERSION LEAD CT (2nd shift)

Avon, CT · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Safe operation of all ORAFOL manufacturing equipment. * May be required to operate and inspect Powered Industrial equipment. * All requirements of Manufacturing Conversion Tech III. * Assume all ...

Maintains an optimal level of product quality and adheres to ORAFOL's Quality Program * Perform other duties as assigned by management. Education Experience: * High School Diploma required; * Basic ...

Safely operate all Orafol manufacturing equipment while understanding/following all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies and procedures. Understand and wear all required Personal Protective ...

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Maintenance Technician - Nights

ORAFOL Americas INC

Wallingford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

NIGHT - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
May 11, 2022
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Schedule: Two week rotating schedule; 7PM - 7AM
Reports to: Maintenance and Tooling Manager
Location: Wallingford, CT
The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for supporting production by ensuring minimal downtime due to mechanical equipment malfunction.
The Maintenance Technician will be expected to work under the direction of Maintenance Technician 2's and 3's and the Maintenance & Tooling Manager in administering planned and unplanned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair measures on all Facility related mechanical equipment. This includes proper and in-depth documentation of all administered tasks both planned and unplanned. The Maintenance Technician will also handle other maintenance related functions on a daily basis including but not limited to piping, mechanical repairs, and maintenance of the buildings & grounds.
It will be the expectation of the Maintenance Technician to develop his/her skills in order to prove themselves in order to move up to Maintenance Technician 2 level within a reasonable and agreed amount of time.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Safely operate all Rowland manufacturing equipment while understanding/following all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Be a self-starter who can work in a fast paced/everchanging environment both individually and alongside a team of trained Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Technicians.
  • Able to maintain Facility equipment by interpreting machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, as well as technical and machine manuals.
  • Able to utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log and track planned and unplanned preventative maintenance work.
  • Able to look up and place order requests for spare parts.
  • Capable of setting-up, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanically driven Extrusion Equipment.
  • Have a solid knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, and shop tools (including Lathe and Bridgeport) to maintain and troubleshoot Facility related equipment both inside and along the grounds (including: Painting, Weeding, Snow Removal, Cleaning, Lighting, etc.)
  • Make various machinery related repairs including the replacement of damaged/worn/broken parts
  • Able to read/interpret various instruments such as micrometers, calipers, electrical testing meters/equipment, tape measures, combination squares etc.
  • Able to answer line calls on a production line as well as provide support during Extrusion tear downs and/or changeovers.
  • Able to make recommendations to the Maintenance & Tooling Manager & Plant Manager on jobs to be completed, improvements to enhance machinery performance and determination of scope and best practices required to complete said tasks.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions, equipment failures
  • Able to pass a comprehensive Powered Industrial Truck training and testing program in order to safely operate PIT's in the facility.
  • Capable of examining and testing components and plant support systems to ensure that they are in compliance with all standards and regulations.
  • Capable of making mechanical diagnostic evaluations as well as prescribing corrective actions without the assistance of others.
  • Support and participate in plant improvement projects, reliability initiatives, and other key plant level initiatives.
  • Have strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must be safety conscious and understand/follow OSHA, EPA, and other regulation procedures

NOTE: The above are the duties typical of the Maintenance Technician 1 position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Also needs to be available for on-call.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
  • A High School Diploma is Required
  • Entry Level Industrial Manufacturing Trade Related Experience
  • Mechanical Related Technical Certification or Degree Preferred

ALL positions are required to:
  • Adhere to all company policies
  • Follow prescribed safety guidelines in accordance to ORAFOL Americas Safety program; Use required PPE
  • Have a positive "can do" attitude and a "sense of accountability"
  • Be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
  • Ability to adapt to improved Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintain an optimal level or product quality and adhere to ORAFOL's Quality Program

Critical Demands of the Job
1. Standing & Walking: Frequently
2. Lifting: Occasionally
3. Pushing/Pulling: Rarely
4. Crouch: Occasionally
5. Assume awkward Position*: Occasionally (*when repairing equipment)
6. Bending: Occasionally
7. Visualize: Continuously
ORAFOL Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package (health, dental, vision, company paid life & AD&D insurance, 401(k), paid time off and other benefits).
ORAFOL Americas is a drug-free workplace. All candidates for employment will be required to pass a complete background screening, which will include a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screening.