Mechanical Service Technician IM (On Shift)

The Mechanical Service Technician acts as the first line in trouble shooting and repair of plastic injection molding equipment. In addition, this technician will foster an environment of continuous improvement and team work.

Core Functions:

• Analyze and resolve root causes for ongoing quality issues as they relate to assembly, mold or molding processes including all other supporting technical processes
• Communicate technical status updates to Supervisor Production/Head of Production Unit & Head of Maintenance
• Provide production planning process based on the customer needs, machine assignment, press and mold availabilities
• Build the technical strength of the team through hands on training

All of the below are part of the responsibilities of this position as needed:

MECHANICAL AND ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Repair/replace brakes & clutches, gears, belts, sheaves/pulley, chains and sprockets, cams, seals and o-rings, bearings and bushings.  Replace couplings and valves (cut-off, pressure relief, etc).
• Troubleshoot/repair/replace, gears, cams, seals, o-rings, bearings, bushings, shafts and motors.  
• Troubleshoot/maintain chains and sprockets. Perform basic alignment.
• Maintain couplings and fans.
• Install/maintain valves (cut-off, pressure relief, etc).

PNEUMATIC/HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace cylinders and pneumatic/hydraulic motors.  
• Maintain hydraulic systems, pumps and valves.
• Repair/replace pneumatic/hydraulic lines, hoses, and solenoids.
• Repair/replace flow controls (pneumatic or hydraulic).
• Troubleshoot/maintain air compressors.

CONVEYING SYSTEMS

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace/maintain vibratory, linear motion, and material conveying systems. Repair/replace belt conveyor systems.

PUMPS SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Troubleshoot/maintain centrifugal, vacuum, gear, diaphragm, positive displacement and metering pumps.
• Perform alignment.
• Maintain heat exchanger and pipe insulation systems.

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks, sheet metal fabrication, pipefitting duties and rigging tasks.
• Perform basic math operations.
• Operate common hand and power tools, use measuring devices and precision devices.

ELECTRICAL, POWER DISTRIBUTION AND ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS

• Apply knowledge of AC theory and run wire and conduit.
• Install/repair basic AC and DC controls, building electrical systems.
• Operate electrical test equipment.
• Fabricate/retrofit electrical control panels.
• Repair ground fault detection systems.
• Repair/replace low voltage transformers <480 and replace fuses and breakers (<600 V).
• Repair/replace AC motors, starters and relays.
• Maintain ground fault detection system.

MACHINE AND PROCESS CONTROLS

• Modify ladder logic and edit PLC software.
• Troubleshoot/replace/install circuit boards.
• Install/maintain/troubleshoot photo eyes and basic VFD drives (Variable Frequency Drive).
• Install/maintain/troubleshoot limit and proximity switches & bar code readers.
• Calibrate/install/repair basic flow and density, temperature, pressure transmitters, gages and switches
• Calibrate proportional control valves and process control loop (PID).
• Install/calibrate load cells.
• Troubleshoot/replace transducers.
• Align and replace photo eyes.
• Install load cells.
• Repair/replace VFD drives (Variable Frequency Drive), limit and proximity switches.
• Repair flow, pressure, and speed transmitters, gages and switches.

AUTOMATION

• Troubleshoot/repair/replace/maintain robots.
• Design/FAB/troubleshoot end of arm tooling
• Program pick/place points.

GENERAL

• Setting the example for professionalism in all activities.
• Maintain housekeeping of work area.
• Consult and work with direct manager on all technical issues.
• Notify direct manager of any non-standard or sub-performance operational issues as well as quality and safety issues.
• Ensure safety adherence.
• Ensure that established policies, procedures, rules and regulations are understood and followed.
• Participate in all training programs as well as the GMS

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Requires a minimum of 2 years maintenance/technical experience within an plastic injection molding facility.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year mechanical/electrical experience.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years general preventative maintenance experience in medical injection molding industry.

Experience Requirements:

• Experienced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice within the Medical or Food Industry.
• Experience working in a fast paced operational environment with constant interaction with operators, technicians and equipment.
• Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting of processes and process equipment
• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative experience preferred.
• Ability to read blue prints, manufacturer's specifications and schematics

• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface constructively and cooperatively with a wide variety of departmental staff and intra-department personnel.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and capable of completing projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Required to speak, read and write English language
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Required to supply hand tools