Injection Molding Machine Operator jobs in Kansas

Job Title: Reliability Technician/Injection Molding Machine Maintenance             Department: Maintenance

Reports to:  Maintenance Manager                                        FLSA (Exempt / Non Exempt): Non -Exempt

GPI (Great Plains Industries), a leading manufacturer of portable fuel transfer pump systems, and liquid flow measurement devices is currently seeking a full time, first shift, Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for analyzing problems with Injection Molding machines, and associated support equipment, and repairing these systems, as well as establishing and performing preventative maintenance tasks and procedures for the Injection Molding Department. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting team members in performing maintenance and repair tasks on manufacturing equipment associated with our pump and meter assembly work centers.      

Job Summary: This Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting Lean Manufacturing processes by maintaining, and repairing, various types of manufacturing machinery and assembly floor testing equipment, in a manner that will help to insure zero unscheduled equipment downtime. 

Job Details:  

• Execute timely hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical machine repairs, primarily on Injection molding machines and support equipment, as well as various Assembly Floor/Production Line machines and test systems. 
• Responsible to target, and remedy, potential failure modes in equipment and components before a failure occurs, thus reducing unscheduled downtime and the possibility of non-conforming product being produced.
• Develop, implement, perform, and maintain, pertinent preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance procedures, to detect early signs of failure.
• Assist in establishing, organizing, and maintaining critical equipment spare parts inventory.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components on various types of manufacturing equipment. Including, but not limited to, injection molding equipment, assembly machinery, and fluid flow testing equipment.
• Effectively communicate with the team, your customers, and management, about repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time of completion.
• Creation, and completion, of work orders by documenting, in detail, the steps taken, parts installed, repairs performed, and root cause of equipment failures.
• Effectively participate in daily shift meetings, communicating previous work performed, planned work, and lessons learned.
• Assist team members in specifying, ordering, and implementing on the Production Floor, new equipment and tools.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with team members and customers.
• Safe, efficient, and timely completion of preventive maintenance assignments

 Job Qualifications:

 Required

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, retrofitting Injection Molding Machines.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing maintenance and repair work on manufacturing machinery and test systems.  
• Hands-on maintenance and repair experience with hydraulic systems, fluid pumps, air compressors, motors, chillers and valves
• Strong customer service focus with dedication to the needs of production.  Must be able to take initiative and work independently to meet company goals.
• Highly disciplined problem solver with a strong work history and proven success working with a team of technical professionals.
• Be able to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude daily and under tight deadlines.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with company policy concerning operation of vehicles on company business.    
• Certified to operate lift-trucks.
• Proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and 7 year background check

Preferred

• Operational experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management database.
• Hands-on maintenance and repair experience in troubleshooting electrical control systems, PLC’s, and HMI’s, as well as PLC editing capabilities.

Job Requirements: 

• Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Ability to work in elevated and confined spaces. Ability to work while standing on concrete floors for extended periods of time.

• Tools / Equipment: Effectively use testing equipment such as a multi-meter, megohmmeter. Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment used in the daily performance of machine maintenance.        
• Working Conditions: Primarily a first shift position in a clean, climate-controlled environment, with the flexibility to occasionally work overtime and off hours to maintain operational production status.