Manufacturing Technician - PLC & CNC Automation

Mack Molding Company; Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack Molding Company in the United States is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support and improve assembly equipment reliability across multiple lines. You will troubleshoot PLC systems, perform setups, and lead preventative maintenance to maximize uptime, safety, productivity and part quality.

Responsibilities include designing and fabricating equipment and tooling, implementing safer, more efficient processes, and training staff on proper techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field, preferably plastics, machining or equipment fabrication, plus at least two years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and demonstrated experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent machining capabilities using CNC equipment, including setup and programming in G-code and M-code.
• Thorough working knowledge of grinding, polishing, wire EDM machining.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly operations of pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, heat staking and insertion equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, various fixtures, safety devices, guarding, etc.
• Troubleshoot/repair PLC systems.
• Perform assembly equipment setups.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, and perform preventative maintenance at an established frequency, on assembly equipment to ensure safety, productivity, quality and maximum uptime.
• Design, develop, purchase and fabricate assembly equipment, tooling and machines, etc.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment so that it is safer, more efficient, and produces the highest quality part possible.
• Work with manufacturing team members, managers, and engineers to identify and implement improvements.
• Assist Maintenance department with general plant maintenance.
• Assist in training other employees on safety, assembly techniques, equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

Electrical systems design

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical design

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

CNC lathes/milling

G-code & M-code CAM

Job description

Mack Molding Company in the United States is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support and improve assembly equipment reliability across multiple lines. You will troubleshoot PLC systems, perform setups, and lead preventative maintenance to maximize uptime, safety, productivity and part quality.

Responsibilities include designing and fabricating equipment and tooling, implementing safer, more efficient processes, and training staff on proper techniques.