Lead Maintenance Technician 1st shift E-Verify Toolbox Required Location: Elgin, IL | On-Site Job Summary: The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position requires extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership to a small maintenance team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance activities.
Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: - Provide daily technical guidance and leadership to a small team of maintenance technicians.
- Assist with assigning, coordinating, and prioritizing maintenance activities.
- Support the training, development, and troubleshooting capabilities of maintenance personnel.
- Monitor maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance priorities, and team needs to the Director of Maintenance.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and associated manufacturing equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and mechanical blueprints.
- Troubleshoot automation equipment, including robotics, pickers, conveyors, and other automated manufacturing systems.
- Independently identify equipment problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs.
- Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, outside vendors, and technical support representatives to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
- Communicate effectively with technical support personnel by telephone to follow troubleshooting instructions and implement solutions.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
- Support and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
- Ensure the proper upkeep and functionality of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency. - Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to address equipment-related concerns.
- Ensure maintenance work complies with company safety procedures and established maintenance practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
Required Skills/Abilities: - Must be able to communicate with outside contacts in the process of pick up and delivery.
- Must be able to communicate with all employees.
- Accountable for the general upkeep of the facilities on a daily basis.
- Must be able to speak and read English.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
- Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision
Education and Experience: - High School education or equivalent.
- Strong troubleshooting knowledge of injection molding machines and related manufacturing equipment.
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate with equipment manufacturers and technical support representatives to resolve technical problems.
- Must understand all support equipment associated with injection molding. (Thermolators, Spru Pickers, robots, Grinders, etc.)
- Maintain all P/M records as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
- Must be capable of general fabrication such as welding and brazing.
- Must be capable in general plumbing using PVC and/or galvanized pipe.
- Must be capable in general electrical wiring, conduit bending and fabrication.
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged, but not required.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Benefits and Compensation: - Full benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans
- $38-$40 an hour
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