Maintenance Technician at CooperVision, Inc in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

About CooperVision
CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses and related products and services. The Company produces a full array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com/.
 
JOB TITLE: Automated Equipment Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
 
JOB SUMMARY
Perform a variety of electro-mechanical and control activities in support of injection molding equipment and downstream automated manufacturing equipment.  These duries include but are not limited to set-up, build and repair.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. 
  
  
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and process issues on various complex manufacturing cells.
  
  
  • Able to connect to PLC’s to utilize in troubleshooting automated equipment failures
  
  
  • Maintains electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems for automation cells
  
  
  • Interpret written specifications, schematic drawings, parts lists, prints and sketches, to installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
  
  
  • Effectively communicate technical problems with management and other groups.
  
  
  • Fabricate specialized tooling utilizing various machine shop functions.
  
  
  
  


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  Perform preventative maintenance.
  
  
  
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  
  
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    Document completion of preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with Standard Operating procedures.
  
  
  • Supports development of preventive maintenance procedures, for site manufacturing equipment.
  
  
  
  


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  Maintain documentation according to internal and external regulations. 
  
  
  
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    Periodic review and updates for Preventative Maintenance procedures and work instructions
  
  
  • Complies with and maintains training of related Standard Operator Procedures.
  
  
  • Documents activities for all equipment interactions, Preventive Maintenance, breakdowns, other.  
  
  
  • Provide updates for electrical and mechanical drawings as needed to sustain accurate prints.
  
  
  
  


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  Provide next level support within the Scottsville manufacturing site:
  
  
  
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    Provide coaching and training for Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic’s.
  
  
  • Provides coaching to operators on automation process function and associated best practices
  
  
  • As business needs dictate, works extended hours, to meet daily department goals or tasks.
  
  
  • Support Engineering on improvements and initiatives facilitating the achievement of site goals.
  
  
  
  


• Perform other duties as directed by department manager 


• As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• PLC (Allen Bradley) and CNC experience preferred.


• Injection Molding Machine experience desired.


• Electro-mechanical, machinist and/or electrician experience.


• Machine shop experience, Lathe & Mill operation preferred.


• Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.


• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory requirements.


• MS Office experience preferred.              
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clean Environments, Medical Device Manufacturing


• Work near moving mechanical parts


• Exposure to common machine chemicals or solvents (oil/cleaning agents)


• Physical Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. - <25%
  
  
  • Standing, Walking - 50-75%
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or equivalent two year technical school preferred; or three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Completion of an apprenticeship program, military program or trade school with 3 years of experience.       

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 7 years maintenance experience in controls and/or electro-mechanical fields.