Maintenance Technician - Expert Staffing

Our client is seeking qualified Maintenance Technicians to join their team in Gardner, MA. 

Schedules:

1st Shift  07:00 AM - 03:30 PM  Monday to Friday

2nd Shift 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM   Monday to Friday

3rd Shift 11:00 PM -  07:30 AM  Monday to Friday

Starting Rate: $30.00-$30.50/Hr.

Maintenance Technician Job Summary:

Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day functionality of the production machinery by monitoring and operating the machines to analyze results to ensure they meet company standards.  They are also responsible for troubleshooting problems, performing repairs on all production machinery & auxiliary equipment, properly documenting work orders and communicating any related issues with equipment. 

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and equipment to return them to manufacturing operational condition within a reasonable time period 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. 
• 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 stock room organizational improvements.

Skills & Requirements:

• 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. 
• Critical thinking, excellent problem solving, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to fluently read, write and speak the English language.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with ERP software, IQMS strongly preferred. 

For immediate consideration please contact Expert Staffing at 978-798-1610.