Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.

• Repair Injection molding machines, robots, fixtures, and other auxiliary equipment related to the injection molding process.

• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment.

• Identify and requisition needed replacement parts and supplies.

• Work with other mechanics, production personnel, engineers and outside vendors and/or consultants as necessary.

• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.

• Complete repairs timely and safely.

• Report repairs at end of shift.

• Complete required paperwork, documenting parts and material usage.

• Understand and follow plant safety practices and safe machine operation.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic & electrical schematics.

• Ability to troubleshoot automation PLC controls.

• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, welders, and other shop equipment.

• General knowledge of safe working practices including Lock-Out/Tag Out.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to interpret complex situations and execute actions and plans.

• Excellent project management skills – ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work in a cross functional organization.

PREFERRED:

• Maintenance Certification

• Excellent skills in working with interdisciplinary groups (Injection Molding, Tool Room, QA, MFG, Etc.)

• Practical and academic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques and tools.

• Maintenance experience with Nissei, Van Dorn, Milacron and Haiten injection molding machines.

Working conditions:

Position is located at our Cookeville, TN manufacturing facility. This facility is heated and cooled. Employee will be working with and near moving mechanical parts.

Physical requirements:

Candidate must be able to identify and distinguish colors, stand for long periods of time, lift/carry up to 35 lbs., reach hands and arms in any directions and kneel/stoop repeatedly. A drug screen is required prior to employment. A physical may also be required as employment terms.

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