Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will be a skilled journeyman responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment in an injection molding facility. The role covers hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems, including machines, process water and compressed air systems, and automated paint lines.

You will rely on practical knowledge from training and hands-on experience to address issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment reliability and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman card preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic and/or Mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and monitoring an apprentice.
• Correcting safety issues involving equipment and facilities.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and systems (injection molding machines, paint lines, process water systems).
• Troubleshooting and problem solving to identify root causes and repair needs.
• Installing and repairing hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Journeyman card

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman card preferred

2 years manufacturing experience

Electrical/Hydraulic/Mechanical understanding

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technician, Maintenance

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Maintenance

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is a skilled journeyman responsible for installing, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment dealing with hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems within an injection molding manufacturing facility. Equipment includes injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, process water systems, compressed air systems and automated paint lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Mentoring and Monitoring Apprentice
• Correcting safety issues involving equipment and facilities
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment on systems such as injection molding machines, paint lines and process water systems
• Using Knowledge gained through education and experience to troubleshoot and perform problem solving equipment throughout the manufacturing facility leading to root cause corrective actions and repairs.
• Installing, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required, Journeyman card preferred

A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment required

Basic understanding Electrical, Hydraulic and/or Mechanical systems required

Experience with troubleshooting and repairing Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical systems preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.