Job Description
Position Summary
This position is located in Williamston, SC in a Tier 1 automotive facility. The Injection molding Machines & Facilities Maintenance Technician performs maintenance activities for Facilities, Engel injection machines and other equipment of the company.
Position Responsibilities- Essential
Repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, Injection molding equipment, compressed air systems, pumps and facilities equipment
Repairs or replaces devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, bearings, motors, gear box, etc., as needed
Performs work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments on all production and facilities equipment
Sets up and operates welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other metal working equipment
Conducts predictive maintenance inspections using predictive technologies such as vibration analysis, ultrasonic, oil analysis and thermography
Participates in plant safety, health, and environmental programs
Develops, prepares, and presents recommendations and reports as requested
Replace and repair parts, rebuild equipment, align gears, shafts, pulleys and belts
Ensures all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after all processes
Performs preventative maintenance on all injection molding machines per production schedules
Ability to be readily on call for emergency machine break downs
Available for over time per company needs
Knowledge in pneumatics, electrical, welding, wiring diagrams and hydraulics
Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other
Ability to utilize illustrated parts breakdown manuals and operational manuals in the repair, modification and maintenance of equipment
Able to write detailed repair reports and records activities in the CMMS system
Must have good mathematical skills, including basic algebra, to calculate electrical/electronic equations as needed
Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software and the ability to learn how to effectively use maintenance software to input data and research parts highly preferred
Able to stand, walk, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat or kneel, and bend constantly; able to sit, handle/finger, and reach outward frequently
Supervising external service contractors and work with vendors to complete tasks as needed
Essential Skills and Experience
Associates or Bachelor degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a technical discipline or a related field preferred
Minimum of 2 - 3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry in place of a degree
Good understanding of injection molding processes, raw materials, tooling, assembly operations and quality control
Effectively work with MS Office, computers and other communication devices
Beneficial Skills and Experience
to establish and maintain interpersonal, constructive and cooperative working relationships
the drive to work on own initiative with a pro-active strategic approach to challenges
Attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication in English (German language skills are considered a plus
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