Location: Mcdonough,GA, USA
Plastics Manufacturing facility looking for Setup Technicians for the day and night shift. Shift: 7-7, 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off) What you will be doing: Operate, Set up, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on: * Contact heat * Preheat thermoforming machines * Support equipment (including, but not limited to: case tapers, Big Joe Lifts, Yushin stackers) Effectively install tooling and perform set-ups on GN machines and support equipment within a prescribed time. * Train new mechanics in performing set-ups on GN machines. * Proficient at adjusting the knives. * Proficient in measuring and changing molds, locks, and hinges. * Conduct mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting. * Able to look at a finished product and determine corrective actions based on irregularities of the product. * Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on GN and support equipment as described above Lyle and Sencorp Preheat Thermoforming Machines * Assist technicians in performing set ups on Lyle and Sencorp style preheat machines * Assist technicians in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting * Able to look at a finished product and determine corrective actions based on irregularities and non-conformances of the product. * Assist in corrective and preventive maintenance on Lyles, Sencorps, and support equipment as described above * Use computer to identify priorities, shop machine efficiencies (scrap, downtime standard cycle, speed, and machine problems). * Properly fill out and file production, setup, PM, and Q.C. paperwork. Job Requirements Education and/or Experience: High School degree or equivalent. Vocational Technical Community College, or Formal Military mechanical and/or technical training a plus. * Previous mechanical or electrical experience preferred. * Thermoforming, Extrusion machinery, or packaging equipment highly desired. * Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment. * Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control systems. * Solid troubleshooting ability. * Knowledge of Personal Computers and Microsoft Office a plus.