Job Duties:

•  Ensures operation of plastic injection molding machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.


• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.


• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.


• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.


• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.


• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.


• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.


•  Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.


•  Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.


•  Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Skills and Qualifications: Plastic Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Experience, Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity