Maintenance Technician Assistant - Hughes Supply Company of Thomasville Inc

Individual hired will be expected to perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment used in injection molding manufacturing process to ensure the successful execution of production activities. He/she will carry out regular inspection on equipment to determine their level of productivity, and when worn-out equipment, which slows down production, are detected, he/she will initiate a replacement, taking away bad parts and replacing them with new and strong ones. Carefully read manuals of equipment and interpret them to understand how to operate and maintain them properly. Background in Plastics Injection a plus! Hydraulic and Electrical knowledge necessary. Individual will need to use equipment blueprints to diagnose manufacturing equipment problems and taking necessary actions to rectify them Job duties also include carrying out general maintenance on machines, including cleaning, greasing, and servicing of the manufacturing equipment. He/she will implement installations with the best parts obtainable, paying attention to size and fitting to make equipment function better. Responsible for ensuring factory workers and other users of tools used in manufacturing adhere to manufacturers' guidelines on equipment. Such adherence is necessary to enable the tools to function to their maximum capacity. Strictly abide by safety regulations during manufacturing activities, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to operators and workers Will be included in advisement of new equipment purchases, utilizing the knowledge of machine operation in choosing good quality machines for purchase; test machines to determine their durability; return low performing machines in exchange for better ones whenever necessary Keep record of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment. When equipment breakdown continues too frequently after repeated fixing, it will need to be replaced Troubleshoot equipment to determine specific malfunctioning issues and tackle them accordingly Communicate with management or clients to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance Position may require flex schedule into evenings or early mornings depending on emergent production need Hired Applicant may be called upon to perform other duties not listed, but relevant to overall Company production need Knowledge of mechanical maintenance process Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning Possess the discipline to execute tasks without procrastination Good time management to work at a good pace, executing word orders and demands Ability to handle basic tools Have ability to read hydraulic and electrical prints and execute Knowledge of safety precaution Good human relations to relate cordially with team members and workers Job is be considered a Full-time permanent position after the 90-day probationary period; Benefit package including Company paid and Voluntary benefit plans, Vacation, and Holiday pay.