Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

SMC Ltd.; Amery (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd. in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support injection molding operations. You will repair, set up, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to improve uptime and reliability.

Responsibilities include maintaining the preventative maintenance program, reading blueprints, adhering to OSHA and lockout/tag-out procedures, and coordinating with production for scheduled downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; electrical and hydraulic training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience to include maintaining injection molding machines.
• Good troubleshooting and mechanical skills with ability to read blueprints.
• Strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and robotics.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance program through IQMS.
• Repair, adjust, maintain and re-assemble machines, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair and fabricate production equipment; welding, cutting, assembly, painting, finishing.
• Monitor the operations of and maintain all plant equipment in top working condition.
• Install and hook up new equipment as needed.
• Maintain and enhance existing PM program.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical and hydraulic training

Tools

IQMS

Job description

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Hands on molding and machine troubleshooting position. Responsible for the improved operational uptime of the facility and systems through an expanded Preventative Maintenance program.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance program through IQMS.
• Repair, adjust, maintain and re-assemble machines, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair and fabricate production equipment; welding, cutting, assembly, painting, finishing.

OTHER POSITION DUTIES

• Monitor the operations of and maintain all plant equipment in top working condition.
• Install and hook up new equipment as needed.
• Maintain and enhance existing PM program.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed.
• Responsible for compliance with lockout/tag-out and OSHA requirements.
• Determine and order appropriate materials and parts needed for service/repair of equipment and facility.
• Suggest/recommend enhancements to the Preventative Maintenance system.
• Responsible for compliance with lockout/tag-out and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate with production supervisors and scheduler as to the status of equipment and arrange scheduled down time for routine maintenance.
• Maintain production equipment and auxiliary equipment; supporting manufacturing with daily needs and following ISO work instructions and OSHA requirements.
• Grounds maintenance as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; electrical and hydraulic training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience to include maintaining injection molding machines.
• Good troubleshooting and mechanical skills with ability to read blueprints.
• Strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and robotics.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment and to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions:
• The worker is subject to noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases vibration and hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work - therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.