Production Maintenance Technician (Sewing/Textiles)

Gentex Corp•Simpson, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Production Maintenance Technician supports Gentex manufacturing operations by providing technical support in the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and facility services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment with an emphasis on textiles.
5+ years’ experience with general setup and repair of textiles equipment but not limited to sewing machines.
Demonstrated history performing basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of textiles equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure to resolve technical issues to support and maintain manufacturing schedules.
Effective communication skills across different disciplines both verbal and written.
Mechanical skills with maintenance and troubleshooting of textiles equipment and associated machinery
Basic understanding of electricity.

Nice To Haves

Trade school and/or some college preferred.
Lean manufacturing or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience with Preventive Maintenance Software or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment used in the manufacturing of textile components.
Complete equipment preventive maintenance as required by schedule.
Setup and validation of production sewing machines including traditional and programmable sewing machines.
Provide troubleshooting and repair of production fixtures and equipment.
Manage, organize, and maintain production tools and fixtures
Support and act as focal point for equipment preventive maintenance and calibration within the textiles area.
Contact suppliers and contractors as needed for the procurement, evaluation and repair of tools, supplies, and equipment.
Obtain quotes and submit necessary purchase requisitions to support the production floor.
Work with facility maintenance to understand, educate, and enforce safety standards across the production floor.
Conduct weekly audits for safety and report findings directly to Facilities Manager.
Contribute to development of improved assembly methods and production flow in a lean manufacturing environment.
Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.
Work with others in the Production Maintenance department as needed on tasks outside the textiles department.