Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation, reliability, and safety of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. This role involves planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance. The Maintenance Engineer also serves as a technical resource for the maintenance staff, assisting the team in increasing skills and competency.

Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Create and execute preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, systems, and infrastructure.

2. Diagnose failures in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and carry out repairs promptly.

3. Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment problems and reduce downtime.

4. Keep detailed records, logs, and documentation of maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

5. Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, quality standards, and company policies during all maintenance activities.

6. Assist with installing and commissioning new equipment and machinery.

7. Source replacement parts and oversee critical spare inventory.

8. Suggest and carry out enhancements to equipment design and maintenance practices.

9. Support root cause analysis and ongoing improvement initiatives related to equipment performance.

10. Coordinate with external vendors and contractors when specialized maintenance or repairs are needed.

11. Train and mentor junior maintenance technicians as necessary.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

2. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment such as presses, pumps, conveyors, mixers, injection molding, or CNC machinery.

3. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

4. Skilled with hand tools, diagnostic devices, and machine shop machinery.

5. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

6. Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage time in a fast-paced environment.

7. Experience with rubber molding preferred.

Education and Experience
1. Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

2. 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

3. Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) preferred.

Physical Requirements
1. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

2. Visual acuity needed for reading instructions, evaluating equipment and work areas, and spotting hazards.

3. Willingness to walk, stand, and move within a manufacturing environment for prolonged periods.

4. Ability to work in environments with different temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to equipment and machinery.