Maintenance Machine Repair

Flex-N-Gate; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Sandusky, Ohio is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance on machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in a plastics injection molding environment and a strong mechanical aptitude, especially in hydraulics and pneumatics.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Flex-N-Gate is committed to continuous learning, safety training, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Preferably eight years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a plastics injection molding environment.
• Basic understanding of injection molding and lighting component equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
• Safely perform lockout/tagout and other required safety programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude of hydraulics

Ability to read hydraulic schematics

Knowledge of pumps and plant facility maintenance

Experience with welding and fabrication

Tools

Handtools

Power tools

Precision-measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Maintenance Mechanic Description

Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using handtools, power tools, and precision‑measuring and testing instruments. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Strong mechanical aptitude of hydraulics and pneumatic systems. Ability to read hydraulic schematics and effectively troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic controls. Knowledge of pumps and plant facility maintenance. May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Installs functional and structural parts in devices, using handtools. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, handtools, and power tools. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Lubricates and cleans parts. Knowledge of metallization operations, such as Leybold, Stokes, and VTIs, is a plus. Experience with welding and fabrication. Secure an in-plant driver’s license to operate industrial trucks and other industrial equipment, such as overhead cranes and backhoes. Safely perform lockout/tagout, working from heights safety, and other required safety programs.

Experience and Competencies

• YEARS EXPERIENCE: Preferably eight years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in a plastics injection molding manufacturing environment.
• DESIRED COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE: The prospect has a basic understanding and required skills to perform repairs, demolition, and installation of injection molding and lighting component equipment. The individual must be highly motivated, able to follow directions, be a team player, and have strong attendance. Journeyman card a plus.

Indirect Job Duties (Working Conditions, Overtime, Travel, etc.)

• Working environment conditions include potential for high heat during spring, summer and fall months, moderate noise, working with controlled chemicals, interacting with industrial truck traffic as a pedestrian, working on or around hazardous machinery, infrequent lifts of 40 lbs or greater, working from a step ladder less than 6 feet, climbing enclosed fixed ladders to elevations above 20 feet, working in confined spaces, obtaining an in‑plant industrial truck license and transporting tooling using industrial trucks.
• Some overtime is mandated. Candidate must be willing to work all 3 shifts per collective bargaining agreement.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.