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.
        
        Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
        12 hour rotating shift
        6:00pm - 6:00am
        
        Compensation details: 35-38 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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