Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician I maintains injectionpresses and auxiliary equipment to ensure that they are always in safe and excellent workingorder. The Maintenance Technician I follows maintenance schedules for all equipment and
ensures all necessary preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority
- Responsible for ensuring that the daily routine maintenance is performed on all molding equipment.
- Works independently or with other maintenance technicians to troubleshoot any major
mechanical or electrical problems.
- Works with outside contractors for problems that can not be solved internally.
- Ensures that all safety systems and guarding on all molding machines and auxiliary
equipment are kept in good working order.
- Responsible for doing any facility maintenance that is outside the ability of the facilities
maintenance team.
- Documents all activity in the MRO module.
- Makes recommendations and upon approval places orders for the necessary parts to
improve or repair machinery.
- Assists in the moving of machinery within the plant as well as hooking-up and leveling
new machines.
- Responsible for performing maintenance functions on all auxiliary equipment.
- Ensures that all work areas are always kept clean and organized.
- Learns, practices, and supports lean manufacturing tools to assist the Company in the
continuous improvement process.
- Follows Sussex IM’s environmental policies to protect and minimize our impact on the
environment.
- Maintains a safe 5S working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury. Acts in a
safe manner at all times and ensures that those around him/her do not put themselves or
others at risk. Reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned or required.
Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of Maintenance Apprenticeship Program or the equivalent work experience.
Job Specification
- Entry Level to 5 years experience in manufacturing maintenance repair environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to operate machinery and other technical equipment.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills are required including basic email, entering and modifying
spreadsheets, and usage of IQMS / MRO.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to weld.
- Ability to operate forklift.
- Ability to use small power hand tools safely.
- Attention to detail.
- Uses good interpersonal communication techniques to work with co-workers. Is courteous
and helpful when interacting with fellow employees. Attends available interpersonal skill
training courses. Helps create a pleasant work environment.
You should be proficient in:
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
- Conveyor Chain Replacement
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Panel Installation
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Equipment Installation
- Machine Safety Inspections
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors