Maintenance & Automation Technician

Infiltrator Water Technologies

Iowa City, IA

Estimated pay: Est. $29–$38/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Overview:

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members. Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

Responsibilities:

Now Hiring a Maintenance & Automation Technician to join our team in Davenport, IA!

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POSITION OVERVIEW

** In this role, the qualified candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to service manual and automated production machines along with extrusion pipe making equipment to manufacture EZflow Septic and Drainage products. This candidate will operate, test, and maintain automated and non-automated equipment. This may include equipment that contains servos, motors, mechanical systems, industrial electronics, and vision systems within their facility or across the division. The candidate will support local supervision by ensuring all team members follow established standard safety rules, including PPE requirements. The candidate will be trained and expected to understand and meet their respective job requirements, namely in understanding equipment operation, LOTO and safe work methods, TPM and PM maintenance activities. This will require effective communication with the shift supervisors and plant management team. The maintenance and automation technician must support the production team in meeting or exceeding the daily goals, including Yield, Scrap, Cycle time (parts per hour), Downtime, and any other metrics set by the leadership team. This will be accomplished by operating the assigned machine(s) and following the standard work while looking for continuous improvement opportunities. This may include assisting and collaborating with engineers who may be on site or working remotely. Overall, the qualified candidate should lead by example in maintaining, operating, and improving a world-class manufacturing facility to promote a safe, professional, and efficient work environment.

**Core Competencies:**

• Maintain a World Class operation to ensure employee Safety and World Class Quality.
• Understand the operation of all EZflow production equipment (Boiler(s), Expanders, Material Feed Systems, Stringers, Bundle Production Machines, Wrappers, Strappers, ATL Blanket and FG Assembly Equipment, etc.) and assist with their operation, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
• Plastic Manufacturing Experience with materials such as Polystyrene, Polypropylene, and Polyethylene including applicable equipment such as Expanders, Material Feed / Blending System, Chiller Systems, and other electrical / mechanical equipment.
• Utilize mechanical, electrical, electronic, and programming skills to configure, assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair automated and non-automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, or repair automated and non-automated equipment to support customer demand and the overall production process.
• Perform troubleshooting and automation machine adjustments to maintain and improve expected production rates and processing of quality parts.
• Produce Agg and Pipe products across the EZflow Septic and Drainage product offerings as required based on Customer Delivery deadlines, direct labor constraints, or other production needs.
• Complete TPM or routine maintenance as required.
• Contribute to pre-shift meeting discussion driving continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma and additional technical certifications preferred. Mechatronic Diploma, certificate, or degree a plus. Advanced understanding of industrial automated equipment, processes, and controls. Experience with robotics, electronics, pneumatics, electrical. Basic math and reading comprehension skills, including the ability to read and document measurements. Interest in continuing education through training courses and other post-secondary education. General manufacturing and automation experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Communication skills include both written and orally. Capable of demonstrating competency and the ability to work on and