What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Falcon Plastics?
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all maintenance activities from tool maintenance / repairs - mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment - facility requirements while sustaining a preventative maintenance approach and supporting urgent production needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
TOOLING SUPPORT
Assist with preventative maintenance on molds and components as needed, to included disassembles, lubricates, reassembles and stores tools per preventative maintenance requirements.
Reads basic blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, or specifications to determine assembly, preventative maintenance requirements, dimensions and the tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Grinds, files, and sands parts to fit parts for assembly and to polish smooth and finish cavity.
Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, molds and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
Accurately and timely documents job activities and all tooling movement.
Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
Supports Last Time Buy process with tool preparation, documentation and system updates.
EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS & FACILITY
Maintains utility systems to support continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
Installation of electrical equipment and any repair or replacement necessary to wiring and electrical fixtures.
Fabricates and modifies machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing jobs.
Actives demonstrates working knowledge of electrical, electronic controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, cutting, welding, fabrication, and tooling.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems. Performs equipment repairs as directed.
Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Understands how to safely work with electrical components up to 480 volts.
Must be able to read and follow blueprints and schematics.
Understands the basics of ergonomics and refers to that science when fabricating and repairing tables, counters, benches and chairs.
Cleans up area after each maintenance project, places all tools and equipment in proper storage location and cleans work / storage area and maintenance office.
Rebuilds machines and overhauls troublesome components and attachments involving dismantling, inspection and replacement of parts.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
GENERAL
Develops routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of machinery and equipment.
Participates actively in programs identified by Poly-Cast as essential to developing and maintaining the skills and knowledge in order to be effective in the role as maintenance technician.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement, Total Productivity, 5-S principles by offering suggestions for improvement and playing an active role in the implementation of improvements.
Engaged and actively looking for opportunities to improve our processes, procedures, communication & culture.
Develop skills and seeks out growth opportunities while supporting corporate principals.
Display excellent communication skills in interacting with internal personnel and external parties to include third-party auditors.
Position Requirements
Education and / or Experience : Associate's degrees (A. A.) in related field and 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, 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. W hile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception & ability to adjust focus.
Software Knowledge : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient skills in Microsoft Office products, (Excel, Word), email & effective use of our ERP system software-IQMS
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Position Maintenance Technician Req Number MAI-25-00002
