Maintenance Technician

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance for plant production and facilities equipment, including primary and secondary equipment, and for maintaining accurate maintenance records. The role reads and analyzes equipment issues using blueprints and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; organizes maintenance activities to minimize downtime; and supports equipment installation, repair, and documentation. This is an on-site, first-shift role in Clinton Township, Michigan, generally Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires working on-site five to six days per week in a manufacturing plant environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience in the injection molding industry.
Advanced systematic problem-solving skills involving processes, equipment, materials, and molds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with equipment calibration systems requiring basic electronic test equipment, hydraulic and electrical controls, and PID controllers.
Solid knowledge of electric and hydraulic injection molding machines.
Solid knowledge of interfacing robotic equipment with molding machines.
Solid understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and schematics.
Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely, as stated in the duties.
Ability to operate an auto crane safely and efficiently.
Ability to use a welder, hand tools, and power tools.
Ability to stand at a press or machine for up to six hours per day and use a computer for less than two hours per day.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, grip or grasp, bend or stoop, crouch, and routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 9001, QS 9000, and ISO 13485 requirements.
Knowledge of clean room protocols.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on primary and secondary equipment according to the preventive maintenance schedule.
Keep equipment maintenance records updated, organized, and properly documented.
Read blueprints and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to perform repairs.
Program robots, sprue pickers, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Organize maintenance projects to meet target completion dates.
Support machine installation, power, and cooling systems.
Troubleshoot and repair high-priority production equipment on the plant floor.
Disassemble damaged mechanisms to determine the extent of problems; repair or replace defective parts and reassemble equipment.
Document changes and provide information for as-built documentation.
Operate an auto crane safely and efficiently.
Work safely around associates and follow safety standards.
Understand compressed-air systems, resin dryers, and mold temperature controllers.
Fabricate and repair equipment in the facility.
Use welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.