Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Georg Fischer; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer is looking for a skilled individual to operate and maintain injection molding machines in Little Rock, Arkansas. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, basic electrical system understanding, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Potential candidates should be prepared for a normal manufacturing environment with typical safety regulations. Contact Bethany Rea at [e-mail] for applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to five years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Completion of Company provided Basic Technical Training Course within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Starts and shuts down injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoots injection molding machines.
• Assembles injection molds for production runs.
• Removes and installs plastic injection molds.
• Sets up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal.
• Ensures proper materials are used at each machine.
• Maintains set-up records on tools and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs Electrical, Mechanical systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of Electrical systems

Troubleshooting and repair

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience (2-5 years)

Tools

CMMS

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Starts and shuts down injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoots injection molding machines.
• Assembles injection molds from start to finish for production runs.
• Removes and installs plastic injection molds of varying sizes and complexities in molding machines according to work order specifications.
• Sets up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal.
• Ensures proper materials are used at each machine by managing raw molding materials ensuring traceability and preventing contamination.
• Provides molded components in a timely manner to ensure production schedules are met.
• Maintains set-up records on tools, preventative maintenance and run profiles.
• Troubleshoots and makes repairs to Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Systems to a minimum of 120v unassisted and up to 480v assisted.
• Performs minor repairs to plumbing systems.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of Electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair systems using LOTO procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend Technical Manuals for various types of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to use CMMS, e-Mail, and various spreadsheet applications.Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in working with machinery.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with determining necessary tool accuracy to be appropriate with given tolerances.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply measurement methods to inspection and/or testing.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) to five (5) years Manufacturing experience in a semi-skilled position preferred.
• Completion of Company provided Basic Technical Training Course within 18 months.
• Experience working in fast pace, high change environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Exposure to machine noise.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
• Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• This role may require walking in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Bethany Rea Human Resources Generalist [e-mail]