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Maintenance Technician (Injection Molding)
ZipRecruiter, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:
Responsible for working directly with the Maintenance Manager to maintain satisfactory up-time and optimum utilization of equipment.
Help create and document preventative maintenance program procedures on all capital equipment, including but not limited to, injection molding machines, granulators, dryers, water tower, chiller, etc.
Ability to develop specifications and makes recommendations on auxiliary and other equipment purchases
Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all facility and production equipment
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.
Maintains appropriate documentation of maintenance schedules, equipment installations, structural repairs and work orders and other operating reports for facility
Maintains maintenance budget including monitoring inventory and expenses
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned
On call 24 hours for any maintenance related issues that could impact company's ability to meet customer commitment.
Responsible for maintaining calibration of injection machine controls and to insure all screws and barrels are meet minimum requirements.
Responsible for providing technical assistance on all things related to facility maintenance including electrical systems, building construction, plumbing, etc.
Drives continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation
Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area
Maintain company grounds to insure safety and good 5S housekeeping.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate or GED
Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in maintenance of industrial equipment including injection molding machines. In lieu of experience with injection molding machines would be acceptable to have experience maintaining blow molding or extrusion machines.
Must have experience with industrial mechanical repair including hydraulics repair, motors, pumps, etc.
Must be able to diagnose problems with equipment and devise best solutions for repairs on time and within budget.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
A positive can-do attitude
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions; shows good judgment
Proficient in the ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical control systems and hydraulic systems
Ability to troubleshoot single or three phase electrical motors
The understanding of logic controls is a plus
Ability to work independently and handle projects to completion
Ability to oversee and drive improvement projects
Performance Metrics
Machine Down Time
Preventative Maintenance Program and Documentation
Maintenance and Repair Costs to Budget
Responsible for working directly with the Maintenance Manager to maintain satisfactory up-time and optimum utilization of equipment.
Help create and document preventative maintenance program procedures on all capital equipment, including but not limited to, injection molding machines, granulators, dryers, water tower, chiller, etc.
Ability to develop specifications and makes recommendations on auxiliary and other equipment purchases
Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all facility and production equipment
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.
Maintains appropriate documentation of maintenance schedules, equipment installations, structural repairs and work orders and other operating reports for facility
Maintains maintenance budget including monitoring inventory and expenses
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned
On call 24 hours for any maintenance related issues that could impact company's ability to meet customer commitment.
Responsible for maintaining calibration of injection machine controls and to insure all screws and barrels are meet minimum requirements.
Responsible for providing technical assistance on all things related to facility maintenance including electrical systems, building construction, plumbing, etc.
Drives continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation
Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area
Maintain company grounds to insure safety and good 5S housekeeping.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate or GED
Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in maintenance of industrial equipment including injection molding machines. In lieu of experience with injection molding machines would be acceptable to have experience maintaining blow molding or extrusion machines.
Must have experience with industrial mechanical repair including hydraulics repair, motors, pumps, etc.
Must be able to diagnose problems with equipment and devise best solutions for repairs on time and within budget.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
A positive can-do attitude
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions; shows good judgment
Proficient in the ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical control systems and hydraulic systems
Ability to troubleshoot single or three phase electrical motors
The understanding of logic controls is a plus
Ability to work independently and handle projects to completion
Ability to oversee and drive improvement projects
Performance Metrics
Machine Down Time
Preventative Maintenance Program and Documentation
Maintenance and Repair Costs to Budget