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Job descriptionSUMMARY OF POSITION: The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the extruders.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEquipment ManagementExamines and troubleshoot extruder when an issue has occurredMaintains extruders Cleans, lubricates, or adjusts parts, equipment, or machineryDisassembles machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairsReassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairsBuilds necessary parts for all related machinery by collaborating with coworkers on welding, fabricating, and CNC machiningRepairs or replaces malfunctioning components in the organizations machinery to ensure qualityWorks closely with Team Leads and Production Supervisors to assess current malfunction in the extruderAdjusts or align machine parts when necessaryObserves organization machinery to detect which individual piece is malfunctioningOperates the forklift or sky jack to move machinery from Production to Technical ServicesUses a variety of power and hand tools to perform the job functionsComplete required training for new software and operationsBe able to perform basic repairs on all related machinery when coworkers are unavailable absentTeam CommitmentMaintain a work safe environmentAbility to work independently and in a teamPreform other duties as assignedAttends pre-shift meetingEnsures the Technical Services Department is clean and free of debris using the LEAN method to comply with safety regulationsRecords parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessaryReads and interprets safety rules, parts schematics, operating instructions, and work ordersPOSITION REQUIREMENTS (COMPETENCIES)Behavioral These are the habitstraits that lead to successful employment and the position. Reference the Competency Resource Guide for more detailed information.EducationalHigh school diploma or equivalent GEDBasic understanding of mechanical and electrical processesFormal mechanical and electrical educationOperation of standard manufacturing tools found in maintenance departmentsOperation of manufacturing tools related to the punch presso Bore Gaugeo Micrometero CaliperTechnical CompetenciesBasic computer skills, used for:o Ordering parts - various systemso Locating digital schematics - various systemso Intermediate computer skills - email, conduct online research, and creating and updating documents in Word and Excelo CNC software - AutocadeBasic pallet labeler - indexBasic Quality assurance files - DWG true viewPersonal protective equipment (PPE) knowledge and usagePhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.Must match the pace of work to the speed of equipment.o Repeat the same physical and mental tasks.o The employee needs to be able to see (use of glasses on the floor acceptable)The employee is frequently required to use their hands.The employee is required to consistently stand and walk.The employee must be able to lift to 50lbs.Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour