What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Carpenter Co.?
SUMMARY: Maintenance technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and the upkeep of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and monitor production equipment to ensure safe operating conditions using preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns.
- Assist in installation of new production equipment.
- Improve equipment operation and workflow for improved safety, scrap and productivity.
- Perform tool setups / mold changes and production sampling as needed to assist production.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS 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.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical maintenance experience in a manufacturing / production facility. Foam and/or plastics experience preferred.
- Experience in the assembly/installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems is essential.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and Lock Out / Tag Out / Try Out are a must.
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, Installation and Repair Skills are required – PLC and Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming Skills are not required but are desired.
- Experience in the repair and installation of motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, chillers.
- Demonstrable Mechanical Aptitude; Pipe Fitting, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding
- Computer Literate; Fluent in the use of Machine Control Interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens)
- Competent in the use of a PC for data entry, communications (email) and equipment manuals/research
- Experience with Krauss Maffei, Henneke, and/or Desma machinery preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; experience completing documentation in a manufacturing environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
MATHMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Mathematically inclined – The ability to add, subtract and decimal calculations to meet measurement specifications
REASONING ABILITY Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.
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 required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required.
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. Tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic and non-toxic materials. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee must wear the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working in their environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
