Overview:
We are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians at the Winchester, KY facility that possesses a strong skillset in hydraulics and robotics experience.
These positions report directly to our Maintenance Manager along with a shift lead technician.
Minimum Requirements:
2 year Degree Required.
3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding and or hydraulics in a manufacturing setting as a maintenance technician preferred.
Experience and Maintenance background to include hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machining, welding, electrical and print reading with service history. Emphasis on hydraulics, hydraulic controls, components, and electronic devices to support injection molding machines.
Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Ability to work 12-hour shift on a 2/2/3 schedule from 7pm-7am.
High School Diploma Required.
Nice to have:
Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance technology or related field preferred.
Knowledgeable with the use of computers (MS Office Suite), CMMS Software, 5S and Lean methodology preferred.
Responsibilities:
Capable of troubleshooting and repairing various machinery, equipment, and facility structures to support the operations of the facility and the production process.
Troubleshooting includes large hydraulic pumps and valves powered by up to 1000 hp motors. Electrical ranges from 115V-480V and air compressors and valves to support molding machines. Hydraulic machine controls, troubleshooting hydraulic systems, and print familiarity keys to success.
Perform process troubleshooting to assist the production department with processing of quality parts in an injection molding setting. Understand machine controls, HMI interface, fanuc robot teach pendants, and injection molding processes.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment according to prescribed schedules and procedures.
Work on various equipment such as electric drive motors, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic systems, VFD controls, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, and all safety related aspects to create a safe work environment.
Provide technical support in and on injection molding machines, auxiliary components, chiller functions, water systems, nitrogen systems, and safety controls to support production.
Provide leadership and training to technical associates within the facility when necessary.
Able to assist the department in developing improvement projects in support of a more predictive and preventative maintenance team.
Capable of performing welding, small fabrication, and designs to correct root cause failures when needed or assigned to drive downtime to acceptable levels.
Familiarity with the function of hydraulic injection molding machines from OEM vendors such as Engel, Kraus Mafia, Milacron, Arburg and Fanuc robots.
Ability to read hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment performance.
Able to work in a team setting, self-motivated, productive without direct supervision.
