Maintenance Technician (Plastics)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, molds, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance calls.
• Diagnose equipment issues and repair or replace components as needed.
• Maintain dryers, loaders, hot runners, cooling systems, and temperature control units.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Document repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, and parts usage.
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and uptime.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, molds, robots, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production calls.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust or repair components as needed.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and logs of repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory as needed.
• Assist with installation of new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment such as dryers, loaders, hot runners, cooling towers and temperature control units.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding maintenance or a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with injection molding machines (e.g., Engel, Arburg, Husky, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights or weekends, if needed.

• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in noisy, fast-paced manufacturing environments.