POSITION SUMMARY:

· To support various production departments by training and directing machine maintenance personnel in everyday repair of injection molding machines; to upgrade equipment through coordination of new equipment installation; to develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance programs for existing equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Trains, mentors, and supervises machine maintenance personnel and others on molding machine set-ups, cycling, and troubleshooting;

· Completes written reports to Maintenance Manager on condition of machines, as well as pending and completed projects;

· Interacts with other departments in analysis of machine and equipment problems; aids in decision-making process for correction of problems;

· Schedules, assigns, and supervises PMs; schedules and supervises repair of equipment and machines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Troubleshoots molding machines to include electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical problems;

· Performs other duties that may be assigned; 

· Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures;

· Responsible for following and enforcing all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  

· Bachelor’s degree preferred; Maintenance managerial courses or experience; basic electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skills and knowledge with some formal education.

EXPERIENCE:

· 5-7 years’ experience in injection molding, both mechanical and process; Preventative Maintenance programs; Maintenance supervisory experience.

CONTACTS:

· Management; Quality Assurance; Maintenance Personnel; Production Personnel; Safety Personnel; Warehouse Personnel; Vendors.

SUPERVISION/BACKUP:

· Maintenance   Manager.