MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sterling, MA

17d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and servicing all facilities, manufacturing, staking, and auxiliary equipment. It is a non-exempt position that receives general work direction from the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager. This position interfaces with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED required (AND) two or more years of experience in injection molding machine repair in a manufacturing environment (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.

Nice To Haves

Trade school / technical certifications and/or degree preferred.
Need initiative and hands-on experience to resolve problems and able to work as a member of a team.
Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
Ability to identify, analyze, and correct unforeseen facilities and equipment maintenance related issues.
Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment and components within all buildings.
Must be familiar with PLC and automated assembly and packaging equipment, injection molding machines and other related equipment.
Knowledge of various injection molding machines, including but not limited to Nissei.
Must have basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
Must be familiar with Lock-out Tag-out procedures and electrical work safety standards codes
Knowledge of material drying system functionality and components.
Familiarity and practical application knowledge of Microsoft Office®, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment when necessary.
Perform repairs to minimize downtime, meet production schedules, and minimize interference with other departments.
Perform repairs and maintenance for primary buildings, associated outbuildings, or structures, including but not limited to basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
Maintain the integrity and appearance of equipment.
Troubleshoot and debug problems within electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLC’s.
Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
Support and Advance a LEAN culture of implementing & maintaining an effective continuous Improvement program throughout the organization in order to improve value to customers, shareholders and employees.
Have flexible scheduling availability as it relates to changing business needs.
Perform other related duties as required.