Mechanical Service Technician IM (On Shift)

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• 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