Maintenance Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 36.00/hour - Gardner, MA

Maintenance Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 36.00/hour - Gardner, MA

• Our client, a reputable manufacturer is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their onsite team in Gardner, MA. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day functionality of the production machinery by monitoring and operating the machines, analyzing results, and ensuring they meet company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and equipment to return them to manufacturing operational condition, within a reasonable time frame, using correct measures, including OEM & wiring schematics, electrical drawings, circuits, and computer programming as well as assessments derived from gauges, meters and other trade measuring devices.
  
• When necessary, troubleshoot to component level, including pumps, valves and sensors of various types and brands, along with the adjustments thereof using British and Metric fitting types and thread configurations as needed.
  
• Resolve injection end problems utilizing knowledge of trade standard clearances for different machine components.
  
• Responsible for system monitoring, debugging and troubleshooting operational problems, making repairs and performing preventative maintenance activities.
  
• Responsible for wiring controllers to the equipment, labeling the wiring for safety and documenting the programs designed for the equipment.
  
• Performs OEM Specified Preventative Maintenance on Molding Machines and Support Equipment, including machine leveling, squaring machines and toggle clamp mechanisms.
  
• Change dies in machines as needed to meet and maintain production schedule.
  
• Complete open work orders, preventive maintenance (P.M.’s) and stockroom organizational improvements.
  
• Maintain professional communication with Maintenance Manager and other co-workers, ensuring all system issues are documented and status is known.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with certification in Electrical, Mechanical and/or Automation, Programming and/or Robotics plus minimum of 5 years hands-on experience working on machinery OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Knowledge of various types of plastics machinery, related auxiliary equipment, and hydraulic fluids and lubricants.
  
• Able to read and implement schematics and electrical drawings.
  
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with ERP software, IQMS

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 35.00 - 36.00/hour range
• Potential for overtime
• Full Benefits Package Included

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