Maintenance I

Job Purpose:

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.
• Repair Injection molding machines, robots, fixtures, and other auxiliary equipment related to the injection molding process.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment.
• Identify and requisition needed replacement parts and supplies.
• Work with other mechanics, production personnel, engineers and outside vendors and/or consultants as necessary.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Complete repairs timely and safely.
• Report repairs at end of shift.
• Complete required paperwork, documenting parts and material usage.
• Understand and follow plant safety practices and safe machine operation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic & electrical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation PLC controls.
• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, welders, and other shop equipment.
• General knowledge of safe working practices including Lock-Out/Tag Out.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret complex situations and execute actions and plans.
• Excellent project management skills - ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a cross functional organization.

PREFERRED:

• Maintenance Certification
• Excellent skills in working with interdisciplinary groups (Injection Molding, Tool Room, QA, MFG, Etc.)
• Practical and academic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques and tools.
• Maintenance experience with Nissei, Van Dorn, Milacron and Haiten injection molding machines.

Working conditions:

Position is located at our Cookeville, TN manufacturing facility. This facility is heated and cooled. Employee will be working with and near moving mechanical parts.

Physical requirements:

Candidate must be able to identify and distinguish colors, stand for long periods of time, lift/carry up to 35 lbs., reach hands and arms in any directions and kneel/stoop repeatedly. A drug screen is required prior to employment. A physical may also be required as employment terms.