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Maintenance Technician - Molding 800-B

NemeraBuffalo Grove, IL

💰 $38,000 – $52,000/yrFull-timeelectricianmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Maintenance Technician responsible for repairs and maintenance of injection molding equipment, robots, and assembly machines in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills & Keywords

injection moldingPLC programminghydraulics and pneumaticsrobot repair

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement.
Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
Follow all 5S guidelines
Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, electrical or mechanical malfunction on a variety of machines
Adjusts assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specification
Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (molding, assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
Upload programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
Calibrate and adjust robot pick and place locations if needed
Conduct TPM activities as required
Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
Perform weekly, monthly and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment Comply with all company policies
Must be able to fluently operate presses, robots and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Manager.
Maintains good communications with Maintenance Manager.
Maintains ongoing list of projects with timeline to be addressed and completed.
Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
Other duties as assigned

Preferred/Required Education/Skills

Work Environment

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
Strong math, reading and communication skills required
Experience with injection molding required
Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics required
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools
Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Works in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs with repetitive movements
Ability to push and pull items
Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift
Ability to climb up and down ladders