Kevin Kramer

Due to rapid growth, Mebane, NC plastics manufacturer is hiring for Maintenance Technicians. -Highly prefer Maintenance candidates coming from the plastics industry Starting offers up to $38/hr SUMMARY Optimizes functionality of machines and equipment while performing corrective and preventative maintenance. Implements improvements through projects to increase machine reliability and output with updated, new or automated equipment. Installs machines, machine support systems and automation from direction of the Senior Maintenance Tech Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Locates malfunctions through close observation of machinery, utilizing test instruments and knowledge of machine operation. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems. • Manually cleans/dismantles/replaces/repairs defective machines or electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic components of machinery and equipment. • Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval/schedule in an efficient manner. • Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, material handling/transfer equipment. • Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers. • Performs machine shop work operating various machines such as drill press, grinder, mills, lathes and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. • Performs welding fabrication using MIG/TIG/stick welders, oxy/acetylene, plasma torch and other cutting equipment. • Visually and/or manually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. • Initiates and leads machine modifications and improvements. • Reads, modifies or creates blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines. • Use equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, hoists, chains, straps or slings to pick up, move or locate equipment or machinery. • Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials and work area. • Initiates purchase requisitions for parts, services and/or machines. • Documents all repairs/resolutions in a CMMS database. • Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization. • Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully. • Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. • Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Troubleshoots/replaces/repairs variable frequency, servo drives, motors, and positioning/feedback components. • Trains others on the proper set up of machines or robots and the manual/automatic operations to verify malfunctions or the success of repairs. • Responsible for mentoring Level I and II Techs, teaching them various policies, procedures and repair techniques. Hours- 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am #AIS11