The Maintenance Technician is required to perform the multi-level maintenance and repair of molding equipment. The role provides support to the execution of the production schedule by performing mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups in the plastics department. The position will require competencies that include molding, tooling, quality inspection, and machining. In the absence of the Technical Manager, this position reports to the General Manager.Primary Duties
- Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of SKNA-Vitop safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced.
- Perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all molding equipment.
- Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for quality control issues or initiate continuous improvement.
- Assist with root cause analysis to determine quality control issues.
- Participate in and assist with the mold maintenance training program.
- Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair, and maintenance.
- Ensure cleanliness and maintains safe work environment within mold shop.
- Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions.
- Participate in continuous improvement of molding equipment and processes.
- Assist with documentation on mold changes that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
- Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
- Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and procedures.
- Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
- Perform all duties safely and efficiently.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications Education/Qualification/Experience
- Completion of technical diploma from an accredited vocational/technical institute or equivalent work experience.
- 4-7 years of experience as a machinist and mold setter or experience in related field.
- Technical Knowledge Skills & Experience with the Injection Molding process.
- Extensive experience with hand tools, milling machine, and lathe machine is required.
- Experience operating overhead cranes.
- Must be proficient in MS Office
Knowledge
- Knowledge of safety practices and expectations.
- Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product.
- Knowledge of Injection Molding hot runner systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Extensive Knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tag-out Procedures.
- Strong Knowledge of Safety ,5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus.
- Understanding standard work (SOP's).
- Understands and follows Company's quality and corporate/environmental policies.
- Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by SKNA - Vitop, USA.
Skills
- Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours and weekend assignments.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from Management/Supervision.
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift and stack objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently exert 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects.
- Work involves periods of sitting, standing, and walking, climbing ladders, staircases, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting/turning, and reaching, bending at the waist. Indoor/ out-door work environment with exposure to weather extremes.
- Must be able to perceive the nature of sound, utilize near and far vision, depth perception, provide oral information, and possess the manual dexterity to handle and work with various materials and objects which are essential aspects of this position.
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on area of the plant.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (eye protection, ear protection, hand protection and safety shoes) is required for specific tasks and/or area of the plant worked in.
About Smurfit Kappa Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.EEO StatementSmurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.