Posiflush Electro – Mechanical Technician – D Shift

Proven personal initiative is a requirement

Thorough understanding of hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to speak, read & write English

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of two years technical school training in electronics, electrical mechanical, and/or equivalent experience in the military/industry

5 years experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in lieu of a 2 year related technical degree

Regular, punctual attendance

Attention to detail

Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. / rotating nights (D shift)

Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects on department injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment in accordance with safety and GMP procedures

Support engineering projects-ordering and installation of new equipment, new equipment IQ’s

Continuous Improvement projects to reduce expenses, improve reliability, and reduce waste

Other tasks as assigned by manager

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

Must be able to read, understand and follow hazardous waste handling procedures to comply with EPA requirements

Perform troubleshooting, diagnose causes, and repair equipment as required

Test electronic circuits to locate defects and understand the use of oscilloscopes, signal generators, amp meters, and voltmeters

Install, modify and understand control panel wiring

Work closely with the Controls group to understand and modify PLC programs and maintain PLC ladder logic programs

Train operators and assist with machine set-ups/operation as required

Work with central crib to maintain an inventory of spare parts, both fabricated and commercial

Perform troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic and mechanical systems

Propose design changes and review with engineer to upgrade equipment, eliminate re-occurring problems, improve product quality, reduce costs, etc

Duties may require correction of problems during off shifts on a call-up basis

Work closely with tool room to make timely repairs

Work schedules may fluctuate due to product and process start up or machine issues, as well as training of new associates on the off shifts

Must be flexible and willing to work overtime when needed

Driven to learn new systems, able to train others, assist with specifications & training documents

Individual will be trained to run, diagnose, and rebuild all key manufacturing equipment

Candidate will be expected to work closely with manufacturing teams for validation and revisions to the controls and designs of manufacturing systems

The job may require providing coverage for department set-up, leading mechanical rebuilds, and working with outside vendors

Must be a team player, flexible, quick learner for new technologies and a demonstrated leader