Hybrid Maintenance Technician II at Toray Advanced Composites

ABOUT US:

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motor sport and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composites materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics and sports equipment.

Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex®, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys.  Our Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, PC/ABS, HDPE, and PP.

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Technician II

REPORTS TO: 

Facilities Engineering and Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Maintenance Technician II will support the production department by working with minimal supervision on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing  facility and production machinery. The technicians should be knowledgeable on collecting and preparing daily maintenance and repair logs. Duties also include supporting production teams by carrying out a range of product development and activities such as analyzing situations or interpreting data. Additionally, the technician should be able to follow work instructions and procedures which include use of personal protection equipment (where relevant) to safeguard self, other employees, and the work environment. 

Please note roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advance notice.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

With minimal supervision to complete the allocated tasks:

• Support maintenance by implementing, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing facility and production machinery

• Collect and prepare daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Assist in performing preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment as part of the overall TPM process.
• Clearly understand Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and how they impact machinery
• Partner with process engineering to support diagnosis, recommend improvements, and take appropriate corrective actions on equipment to achieve optimum line efficiency and up time.

• Investigate cause of equipment issues and take measures to prevent recurrence of issues. 
• Collaborate effectively with various departments and internal customers

• Maintain and secure work tools and follow 3S/5S procedures
• Perform the Lock-out Tag-out process diligently
• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment) and the company’s policies.
• Dispose hazmat waste in proper area
• Maintain a clean working environment

• Able to work overtime and flex work hours occasionally to support a 24/7 production environment.

• Escalates equipment and production issues by notifying Lead/Supervisor
• Organize parts and ensure maintenance spare parts inventory is adequate and maintained

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Less than 3 years of experience working in a production or facilities department.   Experience in composite manufacturing is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience with a variety of electric and hand tools such as basic mechanic tools, electric drills/ grinders, calipers, tape measures, electrical multimeters

• Advanced skills required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing & piping systems, or PLC programming 
• Basic welding and/or manual machining skills required
• Ability to program PLCs and/or knowledge of programing PLC’s is required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics required
• Experience with high and low voltage
• Knowledge of TPM software systems, TPM methods & continuous improvement activities
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, equipment, and computers 

• Math and basic computer skills required
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT) Adobe Acrobat and CMMS’s
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
• Able to effectively work and communicate in a team environment
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Must be capable of lifting to 55 lbs
• Excellent attendance: ability to work overtime, weekends and off / extended shifts as needed

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• FSA/HSA Plans Available
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership
• Tuition Reimbursements
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Engagement Events
• Referral Bonus Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Family Leave
• Plus much more!

SALARY RANGE: $27 - $41 per hour DOE

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.   Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.