Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Essential Job Functions:

• Repair and

  maintain

  all molding equipment and facilities expediently to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment

  required

  to

  maintain

  a positive and productive workplace.

• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in the molding department (robotic systems, IMM, ultrasonic welders and other auxiliary equipment).

• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout the organization and strong decision-making skills based on established policies, procedures, and

  guidelines

• Understands principals of a Color Measurement system and continually

  monitors

  Color data.

• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are

  filled

  appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.

• Work and complete assigned projects by Maintenance crew leader / supervisor in set time.

• Perform work in a safe manner and

  insure

  that molding machines and auxiliary equipment are cleaned and in a safe working condition after all work is completed.

• Promote

  team work

• Ensure that all maintenance work orders generated/opened and closed in

  timely

  manner.

• Participate in department continuous improvement plans.

• Must be able to read and understand

  blue prints

  and schematics.

• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

• Initiating a root cause investigation to address any major maintenance equipment failure. Report investigation results

  immediately

  to maintenance crew leader.

• Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall cost and equipment failure.

• Assist

  in equipment installation,

  validation

  and capability studies.

• Documents and

  maintains

  all relevant process data to ensure quality and dimensional stability of parts throughout production.

• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are filled appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, robotics, material handling, chillers, automation and process troubleshooting of various types of thermoplastic injection molds, machines and resins to ensure efficient production of quality products.
• Ability to perform Tool set-up, start-up, shut-downs, maintenance repairs and PMs on injection molding machines.
• Works with Engineering to provide assistance in installation, qualification and start up of new equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement process of specific injection molding presses, molds and auxiliary equipment through Kaizen improvements activities.
• Prior experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix Processors and RSLogix 5000. Understanding of control system design and network communication interfaces is desired.
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of electrical control systems used for all aspects of injection molding machine, auxiliary equipment and robotic systems.
• Fault analysis of PLC based systems with control logic alteration if required.
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Adheres to safety and housekeeping policies and strives to maintain outstanding safety record.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other job-related and department-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Education required/

  preferred:

  High School degree or equivalent. 2yr Engineering Degree Preferred

• Electrical/PLC background a MUST

• Advanced knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, robotic, hydraulic, and PLC required.
• Advance course work preferred or existing equivalent job qualification.
• Extensive experience (7+) repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment and performing process troubleshooting; specifically Nessei, Toshiba, Van Dorn, Mitsubishi and Husky.
• Expert knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. PLC experience a Must.
• Ability to work independently, providing written or verbal instructions to junior mechanics.
• Ability to operate forklift, overhead hoist, and any other equipment necessary to perform duties, preferred.
• Possess computer skills necessary to perform essential functions, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of measuring equipment, blueprint reading hydraulic and electrical schematics required.
• Mold process and set-up – RJG – scientific injection molding, preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for

  long periods

  of time.

• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to

  5

  0 pounds.

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling.

• Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.