Maintenance Technician

Woodbridge•Chattanooga, TN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodbridge is a global team of over 7,000 teammates focused on quality, collaboration, and sustainability, innovating with advanced technology to manufacture next-generation products. They are pioneers in foam technology science, serving multiple industries. Woodbridge is a people-centric organization recognized for manufacturing excellence and innovation, and they are committed to giving back to the communities they serve through Woodbridge Cares programs. In 2024, Woodbridge was awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting their commitment to excellence and innovation. This role is part of a robust corporate culture that prioritizes people, innovation, and manufacturing focus.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
3 to 5 years industrial manufacturing experience
Good basic mechanical knowledge and application of compressed air, hydraulics and pneumatics, basic electrical, welding, pumps and preventative maintenance.
Good understanding of the demands of production and knowledge of EPP processing
Knowledge and application of Kurtz and Teubert steam chest molding machines
Able to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively
Able to read and interpret technical drawings
Must be Team Player and able to work with minimal supervision
Must have own tools (as defined by the Company)
Must meet the physical requirements of the job
Good communications skills
Able to work off shifts and overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Above average welding skills an asset
Certification for operating Lift Trucks and Aerial Lift equipment in a safe manner & able to pass medical evaluation based on provincial standard.

Responsibilities

As an active member of the Maintenance Team, duties will be defined by the expectations of the Production Schedule.
Repairs and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structures and fixtures of all aspects of the operation.
Performs machine setup, tool changeovers, troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, tool and mold maintenance, fabrication, and preventative maintenance activities in support of production.
Responds to breakdowns, reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, P&IDs, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Identifies root causes of equipment failures, drives corrective actions, and supports downtime reduction initiatives.
Performs tooling repairs and modifications, fabrication, welding, machine shop work, equipment installation support, and plant support system repairs.
Maintains safety, documentation, 5S, and continuous improvement standards.
Supports plants HSE & CI objectives.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment, plant support equipment, machinery, plumbing systems, fixtures, and related mechanical systems to support safe and efficient operations.
Inspects machinery and equipment for defects, wear, leaks, abnormal operation, or safety concerns, and completes repairs or adjustments as required.
Dismantles, repairs, reassembles, installs, removes, and modifies machinery or equipment to restore proper operation and improve reliability.
Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and related documentation to support troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment improvements.
Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air, pump, valve, piping, and utility-related issues to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
Responds to equipment breakdowns and downtime events with urgency to restore production and reduce repeat failures.
Supports downtime reduction by identifying recurring equipment issues, driving problem solving, recommending countermeasures, and improving maintenance practices.
Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on machinery, equipment, tools, molds, and support systems to improve uptime and equipment reliability.
Operates, maintains, and repairs plant support equipment, including boilers, softeners, compressors, pumps, and related systems.
Completes work orders, PM records, repair notes, downtime details, troubleshooting findings, and other required maintenance documentation accurately.
Supports major repairs, equipment installations, equipment modifications, and contractor activities as required.
Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and modifies tools, molds, molding guns, and tooling components to support production requirements.
Troubleshoots tool and mold defects, including tooling-related issues on the press, and completes repairs or adjustments as needed.
Constructs, repairs, and modifies aluminum tools and molds from rough casting to production-ready condition using drawings, specifications, and proper tooling methods.
Performs fabrication work using aluminum, carbon steel, welding equipment, lathes, milling machines, drills, measuring devices, hand tools, and other machine shop equipment.
Installs and repairs plumbing on tools and molds as required.
Follows tooling repair schedules and tooling preventative maintenance schedules to complete required work on time.
Completes tooling documentation, including work orders, TQRs for new tools, repair records, modification records, and required forms.
Plans layouts and builds jigs, fixtures, brackets, tooling aids, and other support items needed for production, repair, safety, or continuous improvement activities.
Sets up, changes over, and cycles machines safely and efficiently in accordance with work instructions, production requirements, and quality procedures.
Follows proper setup and cycling procedures in accordance with applicable quality and production work instructions.
Transports, prepares, installs, removes, and stores molds using forklifts or other approved material handling equipment.
Completes setup paperwork, production support documentation, and other required records accurately.