Molding Maintenance Technician

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Molding Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs molding presses and ancillary equipment, communicates effectively with Production and support groups, and accurately documents work performed. The role supports preventive maintenance, daily repairs, setup-reduction improvements, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for injection molding presses and related equipment. Work is performed in a clean room environment, and the technician uses a computer or touchscreen to enter work-order data. Travel is typically less than 5%.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certification or associate degree in electronics.
Proven ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
Basic understanding of electrical circuits.
Ability to read and understand basic pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic schematics.
Developed understanding of Kaizen.
Understanding of TPM concepts.
Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Good teamwork skills, time management, and attitude.
Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and to kneel, crouch, crawl, and work standing, sitting, or lying down.
Ability to use a computer or touchscreen to enter work-order data.

Responsibilities

Support preventive maintenance and daily repair of injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues; replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test equipment, and make adjustments.
Participate in setup-reduction improvements for injection molding presses, molds, and auxiliary equipment through Kaizen activities.
Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and combined systems on injection molding machines and support equipment.
Understand plastic processing and assist Process Technicians and Engineering Technicians with machine problems.
Assemble, disassemble, convert, or upgrade injection molding machines and support equipment as needed for repairs and installation.
Work with machine vendors to identify and quote appropriate machinery replacement parts.
Maintain spare-parts inventory for injection molding and auxiliary equipment.
Maintain machine maintenance records, including process history, in the CMMS system.
Use tools and devices associated with maintaining injection molding machinery.
Create repair activities that support Standardized Work principles.
Participate in TPM activities in molding and maintain 5S standards.
Support team cohesiveness and work with Engineering, Planning, and Tool and Die support groups.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and follow safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Perform other assigned duties as necessary.