As a member of the Sunstar Group, Sunstar Americas, Inc., a global organization dedicated to improving overall health through oral health worldwide, holds a prominent position in the oral care industry. Formerly known as the John O. Butler Company, we are renowned for our exceptional production and distribution, and high-quality oral care products. With our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and branches in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as distribution partners in Central and South America, we have established ourselves as an industry leader.
At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.
Position Summary:
Maintenance Technician II is responsible for equipment performance in the plant, to work closely with the maintenance team to meet quality expectations, production rates, and customer needs.
Essential Job Functions:
Work from work orders, standard operating procedures and instructions:
- Perform PMs, changeovers, breakdowns, and project work as prioritized by the Lead Maintenance Technician.
- Demonstrate and promote safe work practices in all aspects of work.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic mechanical systems, tooling, PLC’s, basic machine controls, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
- Troubleshoot and support fully automated & integrated production systems.
- Troubleshooting and repair of robots involving electrical, and pneumatic components.
- Troubleshoot and support complex electrical failures such as servos, drives, amplifiers, linear motors, etc.
- Effectively utilize computerized maintenance management software for equipment maintenance, repairs and part inventory programs.
- Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units as needed, reassemble, and make final equipment adjustments.
- Perform machine setup changes and make diagnostic checks on production and equipment as needed.
- Use machine tools and other fabrication practices to produce parts for repair and improvement of machinery.
- Request necessary parts, supplies, and tooling as required.
- Monitor equipment to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained.
- Troubleshoot production or quality problems and make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Manufacturing Management of situation.
- Setup automated machinery for production: change tooling and fixtures, adjust machine settings, speeds and feeds, and enter necessary parameters of operational controls.
- Troubleshoot and repair operational and setup problems with vision systems.
- Effectively work on project teams to install and upgrade equipment.
- Interact and communicate effectively with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.
- Assist in training of other maintenance personnel.
- Transition the repairs and projects on production floor between incoming and outgoing shifts.
- Follow safety and hygienic rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Complete training tasks online and on time via training management software as required.
- Complete assigned tasks in time or within the allowable schedule.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree/certifications desired but not required
Knowledge/Experience
- Injection Molding experience
- 5 or more years of machine maintenance experience in manufacturing environment is required
- Electrical experience including utilization of lock out/tag out and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Computer Maintenance Management System or equivalent
- FDA Code of Regulations 21 CFR Part 11.67, 21 CFR 211.68
Skills
- Must be able to read prints and diagrams
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital literacy
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Experience in injection molding, packaging, filling and/or mixing environments desired
- High-speed equipment experience in an automated assembly including PLCs preferred
- Experience in electrical troubleshooting up to 480 Volts including motors, pumps and VFDs desired
- Experience in robotics controls and troubleshooting desired
Abilities
- Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand for extended hours
- Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
- Availability to work the shift schedule with the possibility of overtime
What Makes Sunstar Special is:
- A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
- High Quality Products
- Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
- Strong value placed on company culture
- Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount on Sunstar products
- 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
- 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
- Competitive bonus
- On-site café
- On Site Fitness Center
- Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
- Holiday Lunches
- Beautifully maintained walking trails
- Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
- Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
- Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Pizza With the President
- Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements
If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.
