Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Valparaiso, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain plastic molding machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, electrical devices, production machines, and testing equipment. It also requires the fitting and installing parts into complex mechanical equipment. This position requires the skill to troubleshoot and maintain plastics injection molding equipment and all ancillary equipment used in the manufacturing process. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems is necessary.

Requirements

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.
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, 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
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