Maintenance Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proto Plastics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to investigate machine failures, execute preventative maintenance, and perform repairs on injection molding systems and automation cells in Tipp City, Ohio. The role involves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic work and robotics maintenance, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and process continuity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2–5 years’ related experience, plus familiarity with automation, robotics, and ERP

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; technical school certificate preferred.
• 2–5 years of related maintenance experience.
• Proficient with facilities, injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment maintenance, electronics and robotics repair.
• General understanding of injection molding processes and support equipment functionality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines to locate causes of malfunctions and perform root-cause analysis.
• Deploy preventive maintenance and repairs to improve equipment performance.
• Dismantle and access problem areas in machines and tooling.
• Replace worn or defective parts of drive systems and hydraulics.
• Test equipment after repair to verify reliability and minimize downtime.
• Conduct safety inspections and document findings; uphold safety regulations.
• Provide training and mentorship to other technicians as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Safety & security

Adaptability

Time management

Proactiveness

Electrical & mechanical

Robotics repair

ERP familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Technical school certificate

Tools

Facility maintenance tools

Injection molding equipment familiarity

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.Position Overview:Conducts investigations into suspect manufacturing equipment and applies strategic troubleshooting methods to determine root cause of machine failuresDeploys preventative maintenance actions and performs needed repairs to either maintain and/or improve performance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components of injection moldingmachines 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 repairRegular and punctual attendance. Be here, on time, ready to work each day.*Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organizationRequired 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 AbilitiesProblem Solving / Critical ThinkingTechnical Skills / Mechanical AptitudeCost ConsciousnessJudgementCraftsmanshipSafety and SecurityAdaptability – Grow knowledge as technology advances.Time Management / Independent ThinkingProactivenessEducation, Training and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma requiredTechnical school certificate preferred2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or trainingProficient with facilities, injection molding machines (or similar), auxiliary equipment maintenance, electronics and robotics repairEquivalent 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 equipmentLanguage SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before employees of organization in a professional manner with respect to other’s time and priorities.Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volumeReasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsAbility to apply critical thinking when solving technical problemsComputer SkillsUnderstanding on how to access and use modules specific to job function in Thogus ERP systemOther Skills and Abilities:Tow Motor LicenseValid 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 toStand and walkReach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feelThe employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balanceThe employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionYou should be proficient in:Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Experience