Plant Equipment Reliability Technician (Hydraulics/Pneumatics & PLCs)

Do you thrive on solving tough equipment problems? Can you hear a bearing’s story or spot a control loop that’s just a little off? If keeping injection molding lines humming—and downtime at or below 10%—sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll feel right at home here.

Imagine this

A mold change is queued, an auxiliary chiller needs PM, and a conveyor’s sensor is misreading. You prioritize, isolate faults quickly, adjust instrumentation, and verify performance with a clean test run. By shift’s end, every work order is documented, completed units are tagged, and the plant is ready for the next build.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and repair facility equipment and grounds across mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC domains.
• Diagnose through observation and testing; disassemble assemblies to access defective parts, assess wear/fit, and restore to spec.
• Clean, lubricate, repair/replace parts, and tune instruments/controls; validate performance with start-up tests.
• Service electrical equipment and control systems; conduct routine plant safety inspections.
• Close out maintenance requests; log PMs in the book and attach completion tags to serviced auxiliary gear.
• Follow OSHA/ANSI safe-work practices; submit requisitions with approvals for parts and materials.
• Bring and maintain your own tools; complete tasks promptly to support production.

Compliance note:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Skills and experience

• 3–5 years’ experience troubleshooting injection molding machinery and secondary equipment.
• Robotics and PLC background with the ability to diagnose issues and adjust programs using the proper tools.
• Preferred: industrial electrical knowledge; strong working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, machinery, and HVAC.
• Comfortable reading electrical/mechanical schematics; able to interpret complex technical procedures and variables.
• Bonus: EOAT design/fabrication; valve gate design/installation.
• Must pass written and practical hi-lo operation tests; prior forklift experience required.
• Willing to obtain sit-down/stand-up forklift and scissor lift certifications; strictly follows forklift safety rules.
• Reads and follows work instructions and procedure manuals; dedicated to ongoing training and technology updates.
• Available for overtime when business needs arise; works effectively, efficiently, and safely in a high-paced manufacturing setting.

Physical realities of the role

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; frequent gripping and fine motor tasks.
• Stand, twist, stoop, climb, and perform repetitive motions for 8–12 hours.
• Frequent forward bending at the waist (45° or more); reach overhead and at/below shoulder.
• Climb ramps/stairs; mount/dismount forklifts, standing lifts, trailers, and ladders.
• Comfortable with heights and tight/confined areas; work near hot molds, presses, cranes, and industrial equipment.
• Operate in moderate noise; discern alarms/codes; require close vision (20 inches) and color differentiation.
• Hands-on 60–80% with some desk/computer duties; able to remain stationary 50%–100% as tasks require.
• Temperature variability up to ~90°F; capable in both hot and cold environments.
• Frequent exposure to moving machinery, fumes, electrical shock risk, vibration, and high, precarious places.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive hourly compensation based on skills and experience.
• Robust benefits; free medical/HSA for eligible employees under $75,000 on individual coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Ample PTO and company holidays.
• Complimentary weekly uniform service.
• Annual allowance for approved safety-toe boots.
• Hands-on exposure to diverse molds and tooling challenges that accelerate learning.