What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canastota, NY position at Dutchland Plastics?
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician's primary responsibility is to support the plant operations to ensure efficient and effective use of all machinery and equipment.
They will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of issues with machinery and equipment. They may perform some general building and grounds maintenance as needed.
- Key Responsibilities
- Ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operations of electrical and mechanical systems for the facility, equipment, and machines.
- Diagnose problems, replace and or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test, and execute adjustments.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial plastic roto molding equipment, and their controls and systems.
- Report to supervision any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
- Execute on Total Preventative Maintenance Program (TPM) for both manufacturing equipment and facility, incorporating elements of Continuous Improvement to improve the overall effectiveness and reduce costs.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Perform mold and tool repair to include welding, sand-blasting, cleaning, & polishing.
- Works in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 5 years of progressive maintenance experience in an industrial setting with a High School diploma or equivalent is required. Additional schooling a plus.
- Requires knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment along with mechanical abilities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management, contractors, and vendors.
- Must be a self-starter and customer centric.
- Experience with welding, tool making, and sandblasting.
- Knowledge of switch gears, transformers, and power distribution.
- Knowledge of the principles of electricity, PLC controls, mechanics, and hydraulics.
- Can operate and repair oven and furnaces roto molding equipment.
- Educational courses and/or work experience with heating, plumbing and electrical system preferred.
