LAWRENCE, KS
Primary Function
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic functions of both injection molding equipment, and supporting automation (to include part retrieval and IML automation). This is a key technical support position with opportunity for training, development, and career growth.
Responsibilities
- Be a role model of our Values (Partnerships, Excellence, Growth and Safety) and Behaviors (United, Focused, Accountable and Agile).
- Communicate and work with equipment operators, product operators, fellow technicians, other departments and leadership to keep them informed of maintenance problems and activities.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems on production equipment that uses electro-mechanical relay logic of PLC controls plus hydraulic, pneumatic and related equipment.
- Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Utilize equipment manuals, analytical skills and test equipment to identify equipment problems and perform repairs.
- Disassemble and repair hydraulic and pneumatic valves and cylinders.
- Assist and participate in Maintenance training programs and on the job training to develop a skilled and efficient maintenance team
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
- Preferred 2 year technical degree or equivalent combination of education / experience.
- Preferred 2+ years of hydraulic mechanic work experience. Previous experience with Injection Molding Machinery (Husky/Netstal/KM) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Must have excellent understanding of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic drawings to assist with troubleshooting equipment problems.
- Team player with excellent attendance, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and work independently in a fast paced production environment.
- Capable of physical mobility including walking, sitting, bending, climbing, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting/moving (up to 75 pounds).
- Must be able to work from elevated platforms and ladder lifts.
- Must have 20/20 vision with correction, and be able to differentiate color, to detect defects.
- Must be able to work around grease, oils, and solvents without adverse reaction.
- Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
About Pinnacle
The Pinnacle Groups work hard to pair top talent with great companies. We truly care about your success and your future, which is why we take the time to truly get to know both the employer and employee to make sure it’s a good match. We’re not just filling a seat, we’re building futures. Our service separates us from other staffing firms and has landed us on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. We currently build futures in Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Des Moines, Denver, Omaha, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Tucson, Orlando, Jackson, MS and Las Vegas markets.
EOE: Pinnacle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.