Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding machine

Zobility; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Louisville, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, service, and improve all plant equipment and facilities. You will analyze mechanical, electrical, and operational problems and implement corrective actions to maximize production uptime and product quality.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, processing PM work orders, recording site data, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring Environmental, Health and Safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Technical school diploma or equivalent in maintenance.
• 3+ years maintenance/engineering experience.
• Able to travel and work at customer sites.
• Reads hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain and improve equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational issues.
• Process PM work orders and record data.
• Assist with equipment moves and site wiring.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical school diploma in maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Robotics

Injection molding

Electrical testing tools

Job description

• Maintenance Technician is responsible for equipment repair, uptime, cycle time improvements and Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) for all equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, maintain and improve all equipment and facilities.
• Analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production throughput, quality and equipment longevity.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Process Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders and close them out in the system.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.
• Adhere to all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements that pertain to the manufacturing environment and the maintenance function.
• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor, including all plant utilities, communication and network wiring systems connections.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met.
• Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.
• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues - 12v dc, 120v, 240v single phase, and 480v 3 phase systems and distribution.
• Experience operating basic shop tools.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to work in matrix organization.

Preferred:

• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to - light assembly, plastic welding technology, injection molding machines, slush machines, foam in place equipment, robots.
• Welding experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Excellent Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.

Education:

• Technical School: Specialization in Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.