Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY: Maintenance Technician will be responsible for repairs, troubleshooting and expertise in functionality of all machinery, high speed robotics and automation and plant support equipment. This includes troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic circuits with the aid of schematics and repairing electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned. • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair high speed robotics and automation equipment. • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and a variety of, auxiliary equipment. • Service lifts, hoists, power and miscellaneous material handling equipment. • Maintain and repair plant systems to include plumbing, heating and air conditioning, ventilating and exhaust equipment, compressors, etc. • Perform electrical repairs to machines and equipment. Diagnose electrical / electronic malfunctions, troubleshoot microprocessors. • Work from prints, plans, sketches and layouts. • Perform preventive maintenance activities on all production equipment in a timely manner. Use precision measuring instruments such as scale, calipers, dividers, level, micrometers, etc. Food Safety • All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures. In addition, employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required with additional related education / training a plus. Minimum 4 years maintenance experience required. Maintenance experience in repairing plastic injection molding machines (Husky, Van Dorn) and related equipment is desired. Working knowledge of robotics and automation required. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electricity Industrial level electrical/PLC skills a plus. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals and technical procedures.. Ability to effectively communicate with all level of employees within the organization as well as contractors. MATHMATICAL SKILLS Ability add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions given in written, verbal or diagram form. The ability to effectively prioritize activities and conduct duties with minimal supervision is important. The ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions where limited information exists. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to instruct other individuals in safe operation of equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications. Strong mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatic maintenance skills, ability to troubleshoot and repair all production facility equipment. Proficient in the following trades: Welding, electronics, air compressor, machine shop, hydraulics, electrical maintenance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires regular standing, walking, manipulating hands, wrist and fingers to grasp tools and parts as well as reaching with hands and arms. Required to carry up to 50lbs up to 10 feet. Occasionally lift 75lbs (various pieces of equipment) from floor to waist level. Required to initiate push/pulling forces of up to 40lbs and sustained forces of up to 20lbs for a distance of up to 100 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, a Maintenance Technician works near moving mechanical parts. They are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is loud. The following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn at all times when performing in this role while on the manufacturing floor: safety glasses and hearing protection. Food Safety protective equipment is required at all time while on the manufacturing floor: including hair nets, gloves and, if applicable, beard nets. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.