Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks associated with maintaining production molding and assembly machinery and auxiliary equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Others may be assigned: 

- Installation, repair and preventive maintenance of all operating equipment, fix equipment and support equipment as assigned 

- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or program issues with Molding and AMO machines, and all support equipment; perform appropriate maintenance and/or repairs. 

- Troubleshoot and repair all HVAC equipment, certification required. 

- Troubleshoot and repair anything else that comes up, even if not listed above (jack of all trades) 

- Install machines electrical, plumbing and interface with all other systems. 

- Read electrical and hydraulic print to perform required maintenance and service 

- Diagnose issues and provide solutions and ways to improve machines. 

- Understand PLC and RS Logic to test equipment and/or make adjustments 

- Perform daily PM’s and maintain the proper paperwork 

- Comply with safety regulations and established lean manufacturing principles.  

- Work with other mechanics, engineering and manufacturing to continuous operations 

- Provide general facilities maintenance 

- Perform other duties as assigned 

- Follow applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices. 

COMPETENCIES   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE                    

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-2 years experience working in maintenance for a manufacturing company
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS 

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and welding is beneficial
• Advanced technical training or applied experience with hydraulics, industrial electricity, electronics, and control systems
• MIG & TIG welding.
• Fabricating skills.
• Excellent print reading (schematics) capabilities
• Additional training may be required to retain position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.