Maintenance Technician

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician I maintains injectionpresses and auxiliary equipment to ensure that they are always in safe and excellent workingorder. The Maintenance Technician I follows maintenance schedules for all equipment and

ensures all necessary preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority

• Responsible for ensuring that the daily routine maintenance is performed on all molding equipment.
• Works independently or with other maintenance technicians to troubleshoot any major

mechanical or electrical problems.

• Works with outside contractors for problems that can not be solved internally.
• Ensures that all safety systems and guarding on all molding machines and auxiliary

equipment are kept in good working order.

• Responsible for doing any facility maintenance that is outside the ability of the facilities

maintenance team.

• Documents all activity in the MRO module.
• Makes recommendations and upon approval places orders for the necessary parts to

improve or repair machinery.

• Assists in the moving of machinery within the plant as well as hooking-up and leveling

new machines.

• Responsible for performing maintenance functions on all auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures that all work areas are always kept clean and organized.
• Learns, practices, and supports lean manufacturing tools to assist the Company in the

continuous improvement process.

• Follows Sussex IM’s environmental policies to protect and minimize our impact on the

environment.

• Maintains a safe 5S working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury. Acts in a

safe manner at all times and ensures that those around him/her do not put themselves or

others at risk. Reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned or required.

Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Maintenance Apprenticeship Program or the equivalent work experience.

Job Specification

• Entry Level to 5 years experience in manufacturing maintenance repair environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to operate machinery and other technical equipment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills are required including basic email, entering and modifying

spreadsheets, and usage of IQMS / MRO.

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to weld.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to use small power hand tools safely.
• Attention to detail.
• Uses good interpersonal communication techniques to work with co-workers. Is courteous

and helpful when interacting with fellow employees. Attends available interpersonal skill

training courses. Helps create a pleasant work environment.