Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Reliant Worldwide Plastics is a major supplier of custom injection molded plastic products produced for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1968, Reliant Worldwide Plastics is committed to exceed customer expectations through the teamwork of our dedicated staff of plastics professionals who place a high value on creativity and innovation while leveraging our AS9100 certification. Reliant is the ideal choice for products with close tolerance and demanding cosmetic requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY : Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

We are looking for an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team in Gainesville, Texas. This position is responsible for minimizing downtime on the production machinery and performing routine maintenance and repairs on the buildings and property.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

• Maintain production and facility injection molding equipment to include installation, set up, preventative maintenance and adjustments required by technical service instructions
• Safely troubleshoots, repairs, and executes all preventive maintenance tasks on injection molding related equipment required in tooling and manufacturing
• Inspects and tests auxiliary machinery and injection molding equipment to detect causes of malfunctions
• Dismantles auxiliary machinery and injection molding equipment to gain access and perform diagnoses
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, pulleys, gears, bearings, bushings, etc
• Repairs hoses, wiring, valves, etc., reassembles and verifies proper function.
• Analyzes maintenance requests from personnel
• Effectively communicates with outside equipment suppliers to obtain competitive quotes, resolve equipment performance, maintenance, and reliability issues
• Maintains meticulous housekeeping with regard to work areas, tools, company vehicles and other company equipment to continually reflect the high standards of the company
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS :

Compensation commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401K plan and paid vacation.