Job Description
Dialight is the world leader in LED industrial lighting technology with millions of LED fixtures installed worldwide. We see a world where heavy industry is transformed to be safer, more productive, and environmentally friendly through illumination. We enable industrial customers operating in demanding environments to reduce their energy costs, maintenance costs, and carbon footprint while maximizing the safety and productivity of their facilities.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with experience in plastic injection molding to join our team for our first shift (7am-3pm). Under general supervision, this role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency and workplace safety. The technician will diagnose root causes of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
Key responsibilities include inspecting and repairing equipment, reading and interpreting technical schematics, conducting root cause analyses, and performing general maintenance duties, including light fabrication and carpentry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in injection molding machinery (preferably Nissei, Boy, or Arburg), possess a logical and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, maintenance activities are performed. Measures and analyzes machine data, determines root cause of failures and recommends resolutions. The maintenance technician will set, adjust and maintain assigned plastic injection molding machines and equipment with responsibility for production efficiency and safety.
- Ability to work on injection molding and related equipment
- Visually inspects and troubleshoots machines and equipment to locate cause of malfunction
- Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems
- Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic prints
- Analyzes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and operational problems in injection molding
- Fabrication and installation of related trades. Perform building maintenance and general carpentry
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
MINIMUM LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates or technical degree preferred
- Maintenance Technician: Three years
- Plastic Injection Molding: Three years with medium tonnage plastic injection molding machines preferred
- Knowledge of robot operations a plus