Engineering Tech, Blow Molding

fairlife • Coopersville, MI

76d • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Engineering Technician serves as a lead technical expert for rotary stretch blow molding equipment. They own equipment reliability through the design, management, and implementation of engineering projects. The Engineering Technician works alongside the maintenance team to provide advanced troubleshooting and equipment breakdown support.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with stretch blow molding equipment.
• Ability to set up and adjust process parameters for PET bottle blow molding.
• Familiarity with SIDEL and KHS stretch blow molding equipment.
• Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others.
• Previous experience as a technician or equivalent, including ability to fully operate equipment in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using advanced tools (PLC Logic, Trends, Historian, etc.).
• Advanced mechanical aptitude: relied on for troubleshooting, PMs, and equipment rebuilds.
• Completion of advanced training classes (Skilled Trades, Electrical/PLC training, SolidWorks, Project Management, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics (P&ID, Electrical, and Mechanical).
• Proven solution and project executer; including management of outside vendors, coordinating with OEMs, and sourcing of parts/equipment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• High school diploma or college degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead technical expert for specified piece(s) of equipment.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and breakdown support to maintenance technicians.
• Manage all aspects of equipment reliability: Review and monitor equipment efficiency and downtime trends.
• Recommend and engineer solutions to improve equipment.
• Manage and implement improvement projects.
• Communicate issues and recommendations for corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
• Coordinate and complete annual rebuilds.
• Point of contact for all OEM needs including troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades.
• Create and maintain equipment records and documentation: Technical procedures and work guides, Work orders and spare parts, Prints and schematics.
• Provide technical guidance and training of technicians.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Other as assigned.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $90,000—$130,000 USD
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees