General Description;
Otto Bock Polyurethane Technologies Inc. is hiring for the position of Maintenance Technician in the Rochester Hills, MI location. Qualified candidates must hold safety and quality as their highest priorities. The primary job function is to maintain and repair manufacturing and facilities equipment in a World Class Polyurethane Foam manufacturing facility. Candidates must be flexible and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced working environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain and Monitor production equipment to assure safe and stable operating conditions using preventive and predictive methods.
- Troubleshoot and Repair equipment breakdowns.
- Assist in the installation of new production equipment and start ups.
- Improve equipment operation and work flow for improved safety, scrap and productivity in a team environment consisting of production employees and management.
- Perform tool setups / mold changes and production sampling as needed to assist production.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical maintenance experience in a manufacturing / production facility. Foam and/or plastics experience preferred.
- Experience in the assembly/installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems is essential.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and Lock Out / Tag Out / Try Out are a must.
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, Installation and Repair Skills are required – PLC and Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming Skills are not required but are desired.
- Experience in the repair and installation of motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, chillers.
- Demonstrable Mechanical Aptitude; Pipe Fitting, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding.
- Computer Literate; Fluent in the use of Machine Control Interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens)
- Competent in the use of a PC for data entry, communications (email) and equipment manuals/research
This position is for the afternoon or midnight shift. The candidate will train on day shift and then transitiion to another shift. Full benefits available after a probationary period.
Willing to discuss wage with the right individual.
