Setup Mechanic

Details: Plastics Manufacturing facility looking for Setup Technicians for both day and night shift.Shift: 7-7, 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off)What you will be doing:Operate, Set up, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on:* Contact heat* Preheat thermoforming machines* Support equipment (including, but not limited to: case tapers, Big Joe Lifts, Yushin stackers)Effectively install tooling and perform set-ups on GN machines and support equipment within a prescribed time.* Train new mechanics in performing set-ups on GN machines.* Proficient at adjusting the knives.* Proficient in measuring and changing molds, locks, and hinges.* Conduct mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting.* Able to look at a finished product and determine corrective actions based on irregularities of the product.* Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on GN and support equipment as described aboveLyle and Sencorp Preheat Thermoforming Machines* Assist technicians in performing set ups on Lyle and Sencorp style preheat machines* Assist technicians in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting* Able to look at a finished product and determine corrective actions based on irregularities and non-conformances of the product.* Assist in corrective and preventive maintenance on Lyles, Sencorps, and support equipment as described above* Use computer to identify priorities, shop machine efficiencies (scrap, downtime standard cycle, speed, and machine problems).* Properly fill out and file production, setup, PM, and Q.C. paperwork.Job RequirementsDetails: Education and/or Experience:High School degree or equivalent. Vocational Technical Community College, or Formal Military mechanical and/or technical training a plus. * Previous mechanical or electrical experience preferred. * Thermoforming, Extrusion machinery, or packaging equipment highly desired. * Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment. * Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control systems. * Solid troubleshooting ability. * Knowledge of Personal Computers and Microsoft Office a plus.