Maintenance Tech

**Job Summary**
Responsible for providing maintenance needs to the production floor to keep all machines and the plant running smoothly each day.

**Summary of Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Checks in every morning with the plant manager on the day's schedule.
- Responsible for preventive maintenance and up-keep of all molding equipment. This includes all machinery and support equipment necessary to maintain the production process (i.e. - molding machines, grinders, thermolators, chillers, conveyor systems, loading equipment, drying equipment and anything else that aids and supports the production process).
- Responsible for preventive maintenance and upkeep of all equipment in auxiliary departments, i.e. tool room and finishing.
- Must be able to fill out paperwork required in the maintenance department (i.e. - work orders, charts, etc.). Must be able to do all computer entry, involving preventative maintenance scheduling, inventories, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the company’s business systems maintenance program.
- Must display a positive attitude toward his/her job and fellow colleagues at E-S Plastic Products, Inc.
- Responsible for making decisions involving production equipment as to necessary requirements for proper repair.
- Assist with part ordering and any other decisions required in daily schedule.
- Handle quoting and vendor relationships for parts, supplies, machine manufacturers, and maintaining equipment.
- Assist with general building maintenance needs and partner with outside services where and when needed (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
- Participate and/or lead projects for continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a maintenance technician, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Previous injection molding experience preferred
- Previous plumbing experience
- Must be familiar with industrial electricity and use of a multimeter
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams
- General Fabrication skills cutting, welding and brazing
- Proficient use of measuring devices calipers, micrometers, bore gages etc.
- Technical training a plus
- Mechanical aptitude
- Math skills
- Computer skills
- Excellent personal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees
- Strong organizational skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Dependable and reliable

**Physical Abilities**:

- Ability to safely lift 60 pounds or more
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Able to work in an environment where the temperature may fluctuate
- Able to safely get on and off company vehicles and lifts

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