Maintenance Technician

IPS - IRP Medical is seeking a Molding Maintenance Technician Who repairs and maintains assigned manufacturing related equipment throughout the facility in accordance with standard procedures, internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies. Performs a wide variety of skilled work across multiple-functions and operations of the preventive maintenance system.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing. Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities:

• Performs maintenance service and repairs on assigned equipment
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and maintains existing mechanical systems and associated equipment including air compressors, air dryers, dehumidifiers, cooling towers, etc.
• Facilitates and accurately follows specific detailed operational instructions and prints for jobs and setup operations
• Administers the preventive maintenance system and provides required reports
• Ability to install, maintain & troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, relays, photo eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, motors, starters, and frequency drives.
• Install and overhaul production machines within the facility, including but is not limited to hooking up control wiring, motor hook-ups, and rewiring of production equipment.
• Determines preventative maintenance requirements for new equipment and educates and trains equipment operators to perform routine maintenance
• Maintains a safe and effective work area/environment and use appropriate personal protective and safety equipment
• Supports the Facilities Function as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications:

Education: Requires a High School Diploma/GED or combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements only.

Years’ Experience:

• Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience within the Injection Molding related field. (Preferred) Arburg and Engel Injection Presses.
• Four (4) years relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical components and equipment

Skills:

• Strong understanding in repair of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Assess and identify problems with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Use all standard tools of the trade and follows code and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to effectively comply with all SOP’s and GMP’s.
• Practice and follow safety requirements that are OSHA-approved.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting documents, schematics, and blueprints
• Able to recognize and solve typical problems from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Experience in operating forklifts and other powered equipment
• Ability to work within a team environment and able to adapt to changes in work requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ISO13485 preferred but not required.
• Experience with Injection and Hydraulic molding.
• Experience with PLC’s. not required.
• Experience in Robotic, not required.
• Experience with chemicals and their OSHA, and FDA regulations.

Benefits:

At IPS, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

M-F: 6 AM - 2:30 PM (OT as needed)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33