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Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Matrix Plastic Products is seeking a

3rd shift (night shift) , hands-on, motivated, and experienced

Maintenance Technician

to join our injection molding team and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance across primary machines and ancillary equipment. The

Maintenance Technician

is responsible for supporting production in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing all injection molding machines (including Engel, Plus-tech, Shibaura, JSW, and Wittmann machines), Yushin robots, chillers, thermolators, dryers, granulators, etc. The role will coordinate with outside vendors and also support automation integration efforts as needed. Applicable technical training also available through Matrix during employment.

Requirements:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and coordinate repair of all major equipment systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on injection molding machines, robots, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)

Limit production downtime through efficient and effective efforts

Perform PMs on all injection molding machines and equipment

Modify, repair, and rebuild plant machinery and equipment

Provide detailed instructions to others on how to repair or maintain equipment

Properly wire control cabinets to a schematic diagram

Additional Responsibilities:

Actively participate in the automation team

Identify and implement improvements to production to create cost reductions and improve performance

Recommend cost-effective risk mitigations and equipment redundancies to support production uptime

Complete all repair work on time and within budget

Coordinate ordering of replacement parts and installation

Oversee machine calibration

Must have basic knowledge in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills both verbally and written

Complete special projects as needed

Perform the installation of new equipment and or relocation of equipment

Is observant to the condition of all machines and equipment

Required Skill/Knowledge:

Previous experience maintaining or installing plastic injection molding machines & ancillary processing equipment: 5+ years (Required)

Experience with electrical systems and schematics

Experience with material conveyor systems and dehumidification systems

Able to understand machine manuals, blueprints, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Know how to use a multimeter/multitester/VOM

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability & strong work ethic

Ability to train others

Ability to follow company procedures and work instructions

Skills/ Knowledge:

Experience in programming automation equipment

Good math skills

Attention to detail

Good oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education Level / Required Certification:

High School Diploma or GED required

Industrial Maintenance degree or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30-35/hr, depending on experience.

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Additional Information:

Job Type: Full-time.

Shift and Schedule: Night shift, 8-10 hour shift

3rd shift's week starts Sunday (evening) and concludes on Fri (morning)

Location: Wood Dale, IL (100% on-site, in-person)

Employment Verification:

Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EOE, including /vets