Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Dunlop Protective Footwear in Havre de Grace, MD is the global market leader in safety footwear within the boots segment.

With an excellent brand name and a worldwide position of its Purofort products, Dunlop is active in the design, development and manufacture of high quality boots.

We offer our customers high quality safety boots for professional use in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, construction, infrastructure, mining and oil & gas.

We are currently expanding our team and looking for dedicated individuals to join us at our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment in the manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will work with a sense of urgency to fix equipment in a high speed environment.

Some duties include maintaining and repairing injection molding machines, automation equipment, hydraulic systems, AC / DC motors, and performing basic welding tasks.

The role also involves programming and troubleshooting PLCs to ensure efficient and safe operation of all machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Uses in depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to do complex troubleshooting, diagnoses and repairs on broken or faulty machinery in a timely manner.
• Works independently and mentors other technicians on how to troubleshoot any major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems.
• Works with outside contractors on problems that cannot be solved internally.
• Ensures that all safety systems and guarding on all machines and auxiliary equipment is kept in good working order.
• Responsible for doing any facility maintenance needed.
• Makes recommendations and upon approval places orders for the necessary parts to improve or repair machinery.
• Leads or assists in moving of machinery within the plant as well as hooking-up and leveling new machines when needed.
• Responsible for performing maintenance functions on all auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures that all work areas are kept clean and organized.
• Learns, practices, and supports lean manufacturing tools to assist the Company in the continuous improvement process.
• Follows Dunlop'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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of trades

Job Experience

• Use of basic hand tools
• Experience with injection molding machines and automation
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience
• AC / DC Motors
• Fork truck / Boom Lifts
• Blueprint / Schematic Reading
• Basic Welding
• Basic PLC Programming
• Experience in injection molding or the plastic industry highly preferred

Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to repair and maintain production equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance in all areas
• Basic Mechanical and Electrical knowledge
• Basic computer knowledge

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Compensation : $32-$37 per hour

$32-$37 per hour

Dunlop is an equal employment opportunity workplace.

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