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Prudent Holdings USA, LLC Maintenance Technician in Lexington, Kentucky
JOB PURPOSEThis position is primarily responsible for maintaining equipment in and related to plastic injection molding manufacturing and automation. The position includes an on-the-job training regimen to facilitate the increase of knowledge and experience in the field.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs using the help and direction of the maintenance staff, Supervisor, and manuals. This includes electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Facilities maintenance will also be a part of the job responsibilities. •Trouble shoots, repairs, aligns, calibrates, inspects, and tests a variety of production systems and equipment.•Disassembles machines and parts and adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective parts and materials.•Maintains appropriate maintenance and repairs logs.•Learns all aspects of machine maintenance and becomes cross-trained in all areas of manufacturing and assembly.•Requisition of parts to be handled through the maintenance team.•Abide by and support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.•Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the current needs of the company and the requirements of the department.•Ability to communicate in verbal and written form clearly and intelligently.•Ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds.•Ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours a shift.•Ability to climb up and down ladders.•Ability to push and pull items.•All other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS•Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional matter. Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics. Minimum experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair. Ability to read and write English, interpret documents such as technical manuals, safety rules and operating instructions.•Knowledge and ability to use proper hand tools in the maintenance of manufacturing equipment.•Must have good math skills.•Ability to work well with others and promote teamwork.•Ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to understand instructions and information as taught.•Good communication and interpersonal skills.•Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.•Basic problem-solving skills.•A basic understanding of injection molding equipment is a plus.•Experience with PLCs, robotics and AC/DC drives is a plus. •HVAC certification is a plus.•Welding, cutting, fabrication or machining experience is a plus.•Plumbing experience is a plus.•High School Diploma or GED required.•2+ years of experience in a maintenance role for a manufacturing facility, preferably injection molding.•Trade certifications preferred but not necessary.•Must understand, endorse and contribute to an ISO and 5S culture.WORKING CONDITIONS•The ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS•Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.•Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.•Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.•Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.