Maintenance Mechanic / Set Up Technician - RD Rubber Technology Corporation
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
About the Job
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic and Setup Technician
Summary:
Responsible for the maintenance, repair and setting up of machines & establishing processing by performing the following duties:
Responsible for the maintenance, repair and setting up of machines & establishing processing by performing the following duties:
- Performs a variety of electrical & hydraulic trade functions to include installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities to include injection & hydraulic molding presses, chillers, water circulation loops, pumps, compressors, lathes and mills.
- Confirms proper operation of manufacturing machines, equipment and facilities each day.
- Maintains tools & repairs equipment and facility in optimum working condition.
- Applies knowledge and ability to complete necessary repairs to all phases of manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnoses malfunctions promptly to determine proper course of action. Replaces & repairs various machine components on a routine basis.
- Inspects damaged parts, determines nature of repair and uses repair tools to rework or refinish worn or damaged parts.
- Inspects, tests, and adjusts all systems, machinery, and equipment on a regular basis.
- Records inspections, tests, and repairs on preventive maintenance logs.
- Maintains complete documentation for each manufacturing machine regarding repairs, upgrades and other relevant data.
- Records written recommendations on repair work needed.
- Responds to verbal or written instructions for safety and security calls regarding machinery.
- Plans and layouts work from blueprints, diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturers' specifications, and other specifications.
- Disassembles equipment using hand tools and power tools as required.
- Uses proper tools and equipment safely to complete each repair.
- Installs special functional and structural parts and equipment.
- Reassembles equipment and tests performance as needed.
- Sets up new machines as needed.
- Reports any safety related issues or accidents to management immediately.
- Ensures work area is cleaned and safe at the end of each workday.
- Secures tools, materials, and equipment in the proper area at the end of each day.
- Sets up, programs & develops process according to assigned job/customer order.
- Assures route sheet (traveler), blueprint and any other specification(s) are present prior to beginning set up. Reads and follows documentation to meet specifications.
- Installs molds, programs injection and compression presses & follows information on routing sheet for each specific job as well as all other company procedures & policies.
- Assures material is present and meets correct specifications of each job as stated on routing sheet (traveler).
- Develops process on new jobs using the guidelines transferred from the quoted values to the routing sheet (traveler) to achieve optimum efficiency & quality. On recurring jobs, adjusts processes where necessary to achieve optimum efficiencies & quality.
- Inspects first pieces prior to presenting to quality for approval.
- Sets machine monitoring system according to proper mode of job once process established and first parts have been submitted to quality; the process should be locked.
- Assures that the work area is set up with properly set up with materials, mold release, any hand tools required, and clean prior to start-up of each job.
- Once approved by quality, trains molding operators in accordance with process developed or established depending on situation.
- Continues to monitor process periodically to ensure consistent quality and efficiencies are stable.
- Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
- Occasional overtime will be required when necessary, including after hours & weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Written Communication.
- Oral Communication Technical Communication.
- Reading Skills.
- Blue-Print Reading.
- Organization.
- Math Aptitude.
- Mechanical Aptitude.
- Project Management.
- Physical Dexterity.
- Time Management.
- Operates Forklift.
- Use hand tools such as wrenches, et al.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Prior electrical and mechanical experience required.
- Trade School desirable but not required.
Source : RD Rubber Technology Corporation