1st Shift Maintenance Technician

FIRST SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - FERNDALE, MICHIGAN

A Leading Manufacturing Company near Ferndale, Michigan needs a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician with hands-on expertise servicing Plastic Injection Molding Machines. This role offers the opportunity to step into a Working Lead capacity, while keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently. Prospective Candidates should have proven hands-on industrial maintenance experience with Plastic Injection Molding Equipment. Troubleshooting & Repair Experience with Injection Molding Presses such as Kawaguchi, Niigata, or Van Dorn is Highly Desirable.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Injection Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plastic injection molding machines, robotics, and auxiliary equipment. You will execute preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and partner closely with production and process teams to minimize downtime and maintain strict quality standards.

• Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, OSHA standards, and 5S housekeeping principles to maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic malfunctions on molding presses, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and robotics. 

• Maintain, set up, and repair auxiliary molding equipment, including resin dryers, material loaders, granulators/grinders, conveyors, chillers, and liquid temperature controllers.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, drives, and mold electrical/hot runner controls.

• Assist with the installation, setup, and modification of new or existing machinery, and participate in initiatives to improve machine reliability and cycle efficiency. 

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and repair records in CMMS/ERP systems, and monitor spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are stocked.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) checks, calibrations, and inspections on plastic injection molding presses, molds, and support systems to maximize uptime. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
 

• High School Diploma or GED Required; an Associate Degree or Technical Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Plastics Technology is Preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in Maintenance Repair and the ability to read Blueprint Drawings

• Must Have Experience with Injection Molding Presses from 110 to 200 Tons.

• Direct Troubleshooting and Repair Experience with Injection Molding Presses such as Kawaguchi, Niigata, or Van Dorn is Highly Desirable.

• Proven hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding environment.

• Strong working knowledge of industrial hydraulics, 480V 3-phase electrical troubleshooting, schematics, and mechanical rebuilds.

• Prior lead or supervisory experience managing 3 to 5 technicians is a strong plus.

• Ability to work 1st Shift reliably and collaborate closely with process technicians and production supervisors.

• 2 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems, industrial electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), mechanical drive systems, and pneumatics.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and engineering blueprints.

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing instruments (multimeters, amp probes).

• Basic computer skills for logging work orders, tracking parts, and entering production/maintenance data.

• Dependable attendance, strong problem-solving aptitude, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with operators and engineers.

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley RS Logix, Siemens) and robotic controllers.

• Familiarity with scientific molding equipment, hot runner controllers, and ultrasonic welding or secondary assembly machines.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Standards and Lean Manufacturing and 5-S Manufacturing Practices.

TO APPLY:
 

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
 

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
 

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