Production Mechanic

Omega Engineering Inc • Swedesboro, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Mechanic performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Maintains equipment in a good working condition to keep meeting daily production requirements and communicates with department supervisors and group leaders to determine progress of work and completion dates.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Good communication skills and ability to understand verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and work over equipment for long periods of time.
• Skill needed to work and handle very small parts (.003 diameter).
• Ability to be team player and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Skill needed to work with hand tools and run semi-automated machines.
• Ability to learn and understand dimensions on drawings.
• Basic understanding of computers and demonstrate ability to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to determine and recognize color coding on instructional charts and product.
• Retention of maintenance and production procedure/processes performed in the past.
• Willingness to train others in processes and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• HS Diploma. (or equivalent)
• Mechanical training.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.
• Previous knowledge or experience with Injection Molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and electromechanical automated assembly machines, to include: Adjusting and repairing of pneumatic valves and air actuators, Checking and troubleshooting electrical circuits, Adjusting and programming vision systems, Troubleshooting and repairing electrical sensors.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment using the “LIMBL” program, to include: Cleaning of equipment, Lubricating mechanical parts, Changing air or lube filters, Maintaining welding electrodes, Replacing punches and dies, Replacing miscellaneous parts such as batteries, springs, screws, wear items, etc.
• Utilizes “LIMBL” program to schedule work orders, report repairs, and manage spare parts and record maintenance, to include: Developing maintenance schedules, Receiving and performing scheduled maintenance, Generating work orders, Inventorying and requisitioning spare parts and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Performs machine change overs and setups to include: Changing tooling such as grippers, nests, punches, and dies, Changing out feeder bowls and parts feeders, Changing programming setup, Performing test runs to achieve first good part.
• Dismantles machines and removes parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, and/or hoists.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and marks defective areas or advises supervisors of repair needs.
• Sets up and operates machines and adjusts controls to regulate operations.
• Transports machine parts, tools, equipment, gases and other material between work areas and storage, by using approved devices, such as cranes, fork lifts, hoists, or dollies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed