Maintenance Automation Technician - Day Shift

Mitchell Plastics Ltd.; Charlestown, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician for the day shift in Charlestown, Indiana. The role involves maintaining assembly machines, troubleshooting pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, and supporting equipment start-up and change-overs.

The ideal candidate will have PLC knowledge, experience with pneumatic circuits, and the ability to read drawings and perform mechanical work. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits and systems; PLC-based equipment and some PLC program knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electric and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and update electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings for assembly machines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
• Perform electrical work safely and legally.
• Maintain assembly machines and equipment per PM schedules and suggest improvements.
• Respond to breakdowns to maintain process uptime and assist in continuous improvement.
• Document issues and repairs using the appropriate systems and forms.
• Support production equipment start-up and change-over and assist in new equipment commissioning.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

PLC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Read electrical/pneumatic drawings

Tools

Machining tools

Welding equipment

Injection machines

Job description

Maintenance Automation Technician - Day Shift

Mitchell Plastics, 301 Pike Street, Charlestown, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive Customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing, "Best- In- Class" Team, in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.

We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Automation Technician/Electrician based out of Charlestown, Indiana. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The Role:

• Will identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions
• Will be able to perform electrical work safely and legally.
• Maintain assembly machines and equipment per established PM schedules and suggest improvements to PM schedules (frequency and content) as applicable
• Will respond promptly to breakdowns and maintain process uptime through troubleshooting and repairs and will be actively involved in continuous improvement through the appropriate channels
• They will also document issues and repairs using the appropriate systems and forms
• Will support production equipment start-up and change-over as requires and assist in new equipment commissioning and start-ups along with any other duties assigned.

Our Requirements:

• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits and systems; PLC-based equipment and some PLC program knowledge.
• This person must have the ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electric and mechanical equipment
• Have the ability to use machining tools and equipment and possess the ability to read, understand, and update electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings for assembly machines and equipment
• Must have mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools, some machining and welding, understanding of injection machines including auxiliary equipment.

The successful candidate must be dedicated and able to work in an organized and efficient manner, and must be willing to work overtime when necessary.

Mitchell Plastics is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. #joinmitchellplastics

Mitchell Plastics, 301 Pike Street, Charlestown, Indiana, United States of America