Maintenance Mechanic/Set Up Technician

RD Rubber Technology Corp.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RD Rubber Technology Corp. in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic and Setup Technician to maintain and set up molding presses, chillers, pumps, and related equipment. The role requires electrical and mechanical experience, blueprint reading, and strong safety discipline.

You will diagnose issues, repair components, document preventive maintenance, and train operators on new processes. Occasional overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior electrical and mechanical experience required.
• Trade School desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical & hydraulic trade functions for installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Maintain and repair injection & hydraulic molding presses, chillers, pumps, and compressors.
• Diagnose malfunctions and determine proper repair actions.
• Inspect, test, and adjust systems and equipment regularly.
• Document repairs and preventive maintenance in logs.
• Set up new machines and programs according to job orders and routing sheets.
• Train operators on processes and ensure first-piece quality.
• Ensure work area safety and cleanliness at end of shift.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Blue-Print Reading

Organization

Math Aptitude

Mechanical Aptitude

Project Management

Physical Dexterity

Time Management

Forklift Operation

Hand Tools Use

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School desirable

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic and Setup Technician

Summary

• Performs a variety of electrical & hydraulic trade functions to include installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities to include injection & hydraulic molding presses, chillers, water circulation loops, pumps, compressors, lathes and mills.
• Confirms proper operation of manufacturing machines, equipment and facilities each day.
• Maintains tools & repairs equipment and facility in optimum working condition.
• Applies knowledge and ability to complete necessary repairs to all phases of manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions promptly to determine proper course of action. Replaces & repairs various machine components on a routine basis.
• Inspects damaged parts, determines nature of repair and uses repair tools to rework or refinish worn or damaged parts.
• Inspects, tests, and adjusts all systems, machinery, and equipment on a regular basis.
• Records inspections, tests, and repairs on preventive maintenance logs.
• Maintains complete documentation for each manufacturing machine regarding repairs, upgrades and other relevant data.
• Records written recommendations on repair work needed.
• Responds to verbal or written instructions for safety and security calls regarding machinery.
• Plans and layouts work from blueprints, diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturers' specifications, and other specifications.
• Disassembles equipment using hand tools and power tools as required.
• Uses proper tools and equipment safely to complete each repair.
• Installs special functional and structural parts and equipment.
• Reassembles equipment and tests performance as needed.
• Sets up new machines as needed.
• Reports any safety related issues or accidents to management immediately.
• Ensures work area is cleaned and safe at the end of each workday.
• Secures tools, materials, and equipment in the proper area at the end of each day.
• Sets up, programs & develops process according to assigned job/customer order.
• Assures route sheet (traveler), blueprint and any other specification(s) are present prior to beginning set up. Reads and follows documentation to meet specifications.
• Installs molds, programs injection and compression presses & follows information on routing sheet for each specific job as well as all other company procedures & policies.
• Assures material is present and meets correct specifications of each job as stated on routing sheet (traveler).
• Develops process on new jobs using the guidelines transferred from the quoted values to the routing sheet (traveler) to achieve optimum efficiency & quality. On recurring jobs, adjusts processes where necessary to achieve optimum efficiencies & quality.
• Inspects first pieces prior to presenting to quality for approval.
• Sets machine monitoring system according to proper mode of job once process established and first parts have been submitted to quality; the process should be locked.
• Assures that the work area is set up with properly set up with materials, mold release, any hand tools required, and clean prior to start-up of each job.
• Once approved by quality, trains molding operators in accordance with process developed or established depending on situation.
• Continues to monitor process periodically to ensure consistent quality and efficiencies are stable.
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
• Occasional overtime will be required when necessary, including after hours & weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Written Communication.
• Oral Communication Technical Communication.
• Reading Skills.
• Blue-Print Reading.
• Organization.
• Math Aptitude.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Project Management.
• Physical Dexterity.
• Time Management.
• Operates Forklift.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, et al.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior electrical and mechanical experience required.
• Trade School desirable but not required.