Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company: Clayens
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Repair and maintain all molding equipment and facilities expediently to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment required to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in the molding department (robotic systems, IMM, ultrasonic welders and other auxiliary equipment).
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout the organization and strong decision-making skills based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Understands principals of a Color Measurement system and continually monitors Color data.
• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are filled appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.
• Work and complete assigned projects by Maintenance crew leader / supervisor in set time.
• Perform work in a safe manner and insure that molding machines and auxiliary equipment are cleaned and in a safe working condition after all work is completed.
• Promote team work.
• Ensure that all maintenance work orders generated/opened and closed in timely manner.
• Participate in department continuous improvement plans.
• Must be able to read and understand blue prints and schematics.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Initiating a root cause investigation to address any major maintenance equipment failure. Report investigation results immediately to maintenance crew leader.
• Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall cost and equipment failure.
• Assist in equipment installation, validation and capability studies.
• Documents and maintains all relevant process data to ensure quality and dimensional stability of parts throughout production.
• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are filled appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, robotics, material handling, chillers, automation and process troubleshooting of various types of thermoplastic injection molds, machines and resins to ensure efficient production of quality products.
• Ability to perform Tool set-up, start-up, shut-downs, maintenance repairs and PMs on injection molding machines.
• Works with Engineering to provide assistance in installation, qualification and start up of new equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement process of specific injection molding presses, molds and auxiliary equipment through Kaizen improvements activities.
• Prior experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix Processors and RSLogix 5000. Understanding of control system design and network communication interfaces is desired.
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of electrical control systems used for all aspects of injection molding machine, auxiliary equipment and robotic systems.
• Fault analysis of PLC based systems with control logic alteration if required.
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Adheres to safety and housekeeping policies and strives to maintain outstanding safety record. Other Job Functions:
  • Performs other job-related and department-related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
    • Education required/preferred:High School degree or equivalent. 2yr Engineering Degree Preferred
    • Electrical/PLC background a MUST.
    • Advanced knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, robotic, hydraulic, and PLC required.
    • Advance course work preferred or existing equivalent job qualification.
    • Extensive experience (7+) repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment and performing process troubleshooting; specifically Nessei, Toshiba, Van Dorn, Mitsubishi and Husky.
    • Expert knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. PLC experience a Must.
    • Ability to work independently, providing written or verbal instructions to junior mechanics.
    • Ability to operate forklift, overhead hoist, and any other equipment necessary to perform duties, preferred.
    • Possess computer skills necessary to perform essential functions, preferred.
    • Extensive knowledge of measuring equipment, blueprint reading hydraulic and electrical schematics required.
    • Mold process and set-up - RJG - scientific injection molding, preferred. Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
      • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
      • Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
      • Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling.
      • Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.
        12 hour rotating shift
        6:00pm - 6:00am
        
        Compensation details: 35-38 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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