Maintenance and Facilities Technician

Lawrence Plastics, LLC; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Plastics, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for routine and non-routine maintenance, installation, preventive repairs, and building services to keep production lines running.

You will read electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics, service injection molding equipment, coordinate outside contractors, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands quality standards and prints/schematics.
• Experience with injection molding environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 in production settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Install, calibrate, and repair production and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate outside services and contractors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical understanding

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Injection molding equipment

Reading & understanding prints

Analytical problem solving

MS Office / computer skills

Coordination with contractors

Quality standards familiarity

OT & attendance flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Project Management Experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tools & equipment

Shop floor test fixtures

Job description

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:

Overall responsibility is to perform routine and non-routine maintenance and repair of machines, auxiliary equipment, buildings, and facilities. In this role, you will perform machine installations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and auxiliary equipment. This position maintains building services which include: Dryers, Chillers, Air compressors, fire sprinkler systems, Forklifts, and other auxiliary equipment to ensure all support equipment functions properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• - Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic Prints/schematics
• - Ability to understand both AC Power and DC Power.
• - Strong understanding of the functions of Pneumatic Automated Assembly Equipment.
• - Complete understanding of the functions of injection molding machines (hydraulic and electric experience preferred)
• - Manage and maintain routine maintenance throughout the facility (replacement of light bulbs, painting, smoke alarms, pest control, HVAC issues, changing out basic electrical work, and ability to install and troubleshoot issues with test fixtures on the shop floor.
• - Demonstrated ability in coordinating outside services and contractors
• - Demonstrated ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems such as Microsoft Office.
• - Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• - High degree of comprehension and judgment for effective problem solving
• - Comply with IATF 16949 Standards.
• - Dependable attendance daily, ability, and willingness to work overtime as scheduled.
• - Various other duties as required by the department.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• - High School diploma and 3 years of experience.
• - Project Management Experience
• - Prior experience in a similar environment is a plus, but not a requirement.
• - Familiarity with quality control standards – especially IATF 16949 - in a production setting is a plus, but not a requirement.
• - Familiarity with 5s and routine plant safety standards.
• - U.S. work authorization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• - Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend quality standards.
• - Prior experience in a similar environment is a plus, but not a requirement.
• - Familiarity with quality control standards-especially IATF 16949-in a production setting is a plus, but not a requirement.
• - U.S. work authorization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• - Standing, sitting, and/or bending for extended periods of time.
• - Walking short distances frequently.
• - Working in a space that lacks climate control.
• - Lifting and carrying objects with an estimated maximum weight of up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• - Pushing or pulling objects with up to 15 lbs. of force regularly.
• - Gross manipulation skills for picking up, holding, and turning objects.
• - Fine manipulation skills such as touching, picking, and moving, primarily with fingers and hands.
• - Commitment to workplace safety.
• - Required physical presence in the workplace every day scheduled. - Required to work Overtime as needed.