Minigrip - SR. II MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Inteplast Group•Seguin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties required to maintain and repair polyethylene blown film extrusion lines with conveying and winding equipment and multi-lane bag machines with auto pak equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in mechanical and electrical related field.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years mechanical and/or electrical experience maintaining industrial equipment or equivalent
Ability to work shift work, weekends and 12 hour shifts
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
PC skills/aptitude in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Internet Explorer, preferred

Responsibilities

Read the following types of prints: Electrical, machine, building and flow control diagrams.
Work from blueprints, sketches, manuals, extremely close specifications and instructions from maintenance supervisor.
Design and build complex parts, frames and stands.
Cut out square and parallel openings in guards and panels.
Build electrical panels from as built prints.
Arc, MIG, TIG welding, sweat copper and solder.
Perform precise mechanical adjustments and repairs and dismantle devices to remove and replace defective parts.
Rebuild mechanical parts and equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on extruders and bag machines according to close specifications and standardized procedures
Communicate with appropriate production personnel regarding mechanical problems and provide technical assistance as required.
Detect and report any unusual conditions or defective equipment to maintenance supervisor. Notify electrical supervisor of any major electrical problems.
Evaluate and make recommendations for machine improvement and upgrades.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
Operate forklift, scissor lift, knuckle lift, bucket truck, flat bed truck, box truck, forklift boom, Drexel forklift and have the ability to back up trailers.
Troubleshoot rotary and piston type compressors, PM air compressors. Troubleshoot air dryers and know how to repair and service oil/water traps.
Replace, rebuild and troubleshoot water pumps.
Calculate gear ratios.
Work with close tolerances.
Design pneumatic controls.
Thread pipe.
Calculate wire size required for different amp circuits.
Understand voltage and amp rating used on SO cords.
Troubleshoot live electrical circuits on bag machines, auto packs, binders, ultra-sonics, cartoning machines, and case sealers.
Troubleshoot and replace parts on winders, color lines, and printing press.
Turn on or off extruder feed hoppers by going inside live electrical feed hopper control panels.
Troubleshoot live electrical circuits on air conditioning units and water chillers.
Adjust extruder treater electrodes.
Remove and replace die heater bands.
Repair and rebuild bag machine hot knives.
Understand the grounding requirements for electrical panels, panel doors, electrical covers and guards.
Replace bearings and motor brushes.
Clean commutator, check for out of balance condition, align motor pulleys, level motor bases and check motor current and motor size for appropriate applications.
Set Omron cam control.
Calibrate pressure controls.
Calibrate fpm indicators.
Program HMIs.
Program AC/DC drives.
Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace