Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. 

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Must perform all tasks in accordance with our EMP employee handbook.

• Must perform all tasks in accordance with our ISO 9001:2015 quality system procedures. 

• Must communicate with other personnel on related issues during the course of your shift. 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment problems/failures and identify problems on injection molding equipment and provide corrective actions.

• Perform preventive maintenance and unscheduled maintenance as needed and as they relate to equipment failures or facility issues in a timely fashion. 

• Proactively identify and perform new maintenance tasks.

• Repair and maintain building, grounds, and facility.

• Maintain maintenance records.

• Work to improve conditions, workplace layout, and increase efficiency.

• Advise management when procedures are not adequate and need review.

• Put safety first, which includes always following all OSHA safety standards.

• Perform other technical duties as required/assigned.

Secondary Role and Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• This position’s responsibilities are covered by the Maintenance Manager when absent.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English at a 12th grade level.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Must be certified to drive a forklift. Training is available.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a working knowledge of injection molding operations and maintenance practices.  Sumitomo and/or Cincinnati Milacron experience preferred.
• Must have excellent electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and system controls troubleshooting experience.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Must have good math, communication, and computer skills.
• Five or more years of hands-on maintenance in a plastic injection molding or other type of manufacturing operation preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate testing equipment or gauges.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts on a continuous seven-day work cycle.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. and walk from press to press throughout an 8-hour shift.