Job Opportunities API

Description • Responsible for working directly with the Maintenance Manager to maintain satisfactory up-time and optimum utilization of equipment. • Help create and document preventative maintenance program procedures on all capital equipment, including but not limited to, injection molding machines, granulators, dryers, water tower, chiller, etc. • Ability to develop specifications and makes recommendations on auxiliary and other equipment purchases • Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all facility and production equipment • Ability to operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc. • Maintains appropriate documentation of maintenance schedules, equipment installations, structural repairs and work orders and other operating reports for facility • Maintains maintenance budget including monitoring inventory and expenses • Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned • On call 24 hours for any maintenance related issues that could impact company's ability to meet customer commitment. • Responsible for maintaining calibration of injection machine controls and to insure all screws and barrels are meet minimum requirements. • Responsible for providing technical assistance on all things related to facility maintenance including electrical systems, building construction, plumbing, etc. • Drives continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation • Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area • Maintain company grounds to insure safety and good 5S housekeeping. Requirements Qualifications Education: • High School Graduate or GED Work Experience: • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in maintenance of industrial equipment including injection molding machines. In lieu of experience with injection molding machines would be acceptable to have experience maintaining blow molding or extrusion machines. • Must have experience with industrial mechanical repair including hydraulics repair, motors, pumps, etc. • Must be able to diagnose problems with equipment and devise best solutions for repairs on time and within budget. Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: • A positive can-do attitude • Self-motivated • Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal • Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions; shows good judgment • Proficient in the ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics • Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical control systems and hydraulic systems • Ability to troubleshoot single or three phase electrical motors • The understanding of logic controls is a plus • Ability to work independently and handle projects to completion • Ability to oversee and drive improvement projects Performance Metrics • Machine Down Time • Preventative Maintenance Program and Documentation • Maintenance and Repair Costs to Budget