Maintenance Specialist- Injection Molding

Overview

The purpose of a Maintenance Specialist is to inspect and repair injection molding machines, assist with special projects, and help in supervising the Maintenance Journeyman, Maintenance Apprentice, and Asst. Group Leader within their group.

Responsibilities

1. Work with the Engineering team on continuous improvements in their production area.
2. Inspect and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems on machines.
3. Direct the Maintenance Journeyman or Maintenance Apprentice in the absence of GL.
4. Be the technical lead in high priority breakdowns.
5. Stay cognizant of all work performed on assigned machines and machine performance.
6. Assist GL in disciplinary matters of personnel within the group.
7. Maintain a neat and orderly appearance of shop areas and machines.
8. Seek training to stay current with job requirements.
9. Assume control of the machine when a situation arises which has potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of the machine.
10. Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for department personnel.

Qualifications

1. Able to work independently and with others.
2. Exceptional Electrical and PLC skills; knowledge of mechanical systems.
3. Able to accept responsibility for work performed.
4. Excellent troubleshooting skills.
5. Dependable and motivated.
6. Good past work experience.
7. Journeyman papers or equivalent technical degree preferred.
8. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
9. Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection); must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
10. Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and horns on forklifts.
11. Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater; ability to read 10-12 point font at a distance of 12-18 inches; ability to complete an “Isihara” color vision test.
12. Ability to lift 45 pounds a minimum of ten times per hour.
13. Ability to lift 45 pounds over shoulder height a minimum of ten times per hour.
14. Able to work in extremes of heat/cold.
15. Able to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.
16. Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and/or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.