Maintenance Technician

Proto Plastics, Inc.; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto Plastics, Inc. in Tipp City, Ohio, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to investigate machine failures, perform preventive repairs, and support tooling and automation cells in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, using systematic troubleshooting, replacing worn parts, and ensuring safe, reliable operation to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong mechanical/electrical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Technical school certificate preferred.
• 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training.
• Proficient with facilities, injection molding machines (or similar), auxiliary equipment maintenance, electronics and robotics repair.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• General understanding of the injection molding process and the functionality of support equipment including automation cells and other manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Conducts maintenance using Plan-Do-Check-Act methodologies to diagnose root causes of failures.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to access problem areas.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear or misalignment.
• Replaces worn or defective parts in drive or hydraulic systems.
• Locates damaged pipes and installs new segments as needed.
• Starts and restarts equipment to test operation after repairs and minimize downtime.
• Repairs or sources replacement components for failed parts.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on machines and automation cells.
• Follows all safety regulations and conducts safety inspections.
• Documents findings and repair activity in maintenance records.
• Assists with tooling and production equipment maintenance for deployments.
• Ability to train and mentor other technicians on maintenance tasks.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance and readiness to work.
• Performs other duties to support organizational success.

Skills

Problem Solving / Critical Thinking

Technical Skills / Mechanical Aptitude

Safety and Security

Time Management / Independent Thinking

Proactiveness

Adaptability

Craftsmanship

Education

High School diploma

Technical school certificate

2–5 years related experience

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Thogus ERP system

Job description

About PPI

Proto Plastics is a premier custom injection plastic molder in Tipp City, Ohio. We’ve been in business for more than a half of a century, so we have a profound understanding of the industry. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through a company-wide mindset of continuous improvement.

About PPI

Proto Plastics is a premier custom injection plastic molder in Tipp City, Ohio. We’ve been in business for more than a half of a century, so we have a profound understanding of the industry. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through a company-wide mindset of continuous improvement.

Position Overview

• Conducts investigations into suspect manufacturing equipment and applies strategic troubleshooting methods to determine root cause of machine failures
• Deploys preventative maintenance actions and performs needed repairs to either maintain and/or improve performance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components of injection molding

machines and support equipment, material handling systems and automated systems included robotics and custom manufacturing cells.

• Responsible for general building and facilities repair and maintenance including critical systems related to manufacturing facility controls.

Essential Job Functions

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Deploys Plan-Do-Check-Act methodologies for troubleshooting issues on the manufacturing floor. Conduct maintenance in a proactive manner to determine proper root cause of failures to ensure adequate solutions are deployed to resolve the critical failure and/or problem.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Starts/Restarts all manufacturing equipment to test operation following repair prior to releasing equipment to production. This should be done to measure the success of the repair and to minimize downtime of the manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs broken parts and/or determines best course for finding replacement components.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance to machines, auxiliary equipment including automation cells and building facilities.
• Responsible for following all safety regulations.
• Performs safety inspections on all manufacturing equipment and the facility.
• Provides insight and recommendations of potential machine risks for human or equipment safety.
• Documents findings during preventative maintenance activity and repair activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in maintenance activities related to tooling and production equipment in preparation for use in applications.
• Ability to train, mentor and coach other technical team members in functional job activities related to maintenance and repair
• Regular and punctual attendance. Be here, on time, ready to work each day.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Problem Solving / Critical Thinking
• Technical Skills / Mechanical Aptitude
• Cost Consciousness
• Judgement
• Craftsmanship
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability – Grow knowledge as technology advances.
• Time Management / Independent Thinking
• Proactiveness

Education, Training and/or Experience

• High School diploma required
• Technical school certificate preferred
• 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training
• Proficient with facilities, injection molding machines (or similar), auxiliary equipment maintenance, electronics and robotics repair
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• General understanding of the injection molding process and the functionality of support equipment including automation cells and other manufacturing equipment

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization in a professional manner with respect to other’s time and priorities.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to apply critical thinking when solving technical problems

Computer Skills

• Understanding on how to access and use modules specific to job function in Thogus ERP system

Other Skills And Abilities

• Tow Motor License
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to

• Stand and walk
• Reach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

You Should Be Proficient In

• Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Experience