Maintenance Technician

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Valparaiso, IN

14d

About The Position

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines for production needs when required Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problem Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards within the plant Document and track changeover times and record Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency Follows all safety rules and procedures including the Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards and observes the operations to ensure a safe work environment Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for satisfactory performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experiences High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Tooling and repair experience highly preferred Experience with injection molding machines is highly preferred Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc. Ability to use precision measuring devices including amp meters, electric meters, and hydraulic gauges Basic understanding of systems, equipment and schematics Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Good troubleshooting skills Basic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fraction

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, charts, diagrams, etc.
Ability to use precision measuring devices including amp meters, electric meters, and hydraulic gauges
Basic understanding of systems, equipment and schematics
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Good troubleshooting skills
Basic mathematical skills used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use decimals and fraction

Nice To Haves

Tooling and repair experience highly preferred
Experience with injection molding machines is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all work instructions and safety policies
Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start-up machines
Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery
Repair basic mechanical components and replace parts on machines
Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of the problem
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment
Document and track changeover times and record
Accomplish all work orders to maintain safety; reduce downtime; decrease scrap; improve quality production; and improve plant efficiency
Follow all safety rules and procedures including the Lockout/Tagout program, housekeeping, and 5S standards and observes the operations to ensure a safe work environment
Perform other related duties as assigned