Maintenance Technician at Clayens US LLC – Crystal Lake, Illinois

Essential Job Functions:

• Repair and maintain all molding and auxiliary equipment expediently to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment required to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in the molding department (robotic systems, IMM, ultrasonic welders and other auxiliary equipment).
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout the organization and strong decision-making skills based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Understands principals of a Color Measurement system and continually monitors Color data.
• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are filled appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.
• Work and complete assigned projects by Maintenance crew leader / supervisor in set time.
• Perform work in a safe manner and insure that molding machines and auxiliary equipment are cleaned and in a safe working condition after all work is completed.
• Promote team work.
• Ensure that all maintenance work orders generated/opened and closed in timely manner.
• Maintain Plant Star ownership. Immediate follow up on Plant Star down time reason codes and correct down time code reasons if needed.
• Participate in department continuous improvement plans.
• Must be able to read and understand blue prints and schematics.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Fault analysis of PLC based systems.
• Initiating a root cause investigation to address any major maintenance equipment failure. Report investigation results immediately to maintenance crew leader.
• Suggest and make modifications to equipment to increase productivity and reduce overall cost and equipment failure.
• Assist in equipment installation, validation and capability studies.
• Documents and maintains all relevant process data to ensure quality and dimensional stability of parts throughout production.
• Ensure that all maintenance records and related paperwork are filled appropriately and kept in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other job-related and department-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• The Candidate must have knowlege of mold set-up and processing background, repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment and performing process troubleshooting; specifically Nessei, Toshiba, Van Dorn, Mitsubishi and Husky.
• Must be able to work independently from written or verbal instructions and possess basic computer skills. Ability to operate forklift, overhead hoist, and any other equipment necessary to perform duties
• Ability to clearly communicate and interact with all levels of personnel professionally
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete work independently
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling.
• Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.