Plastics Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Novolex Corporate
  • Chelmsford, MA
  • $29–$35 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Own the Uptime

Join a team where reliability is the product. You’ll be the go‑to expert keeping injection molding assets and plant utilities running to spec, executing swift changeovers, and preventing unplanned downtime.

Compensation & Shifts

  • Hourly: $29.00–$35.00, paid weekly (commensurate with experience)
  • 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–11:00pm (.50 shift differential)
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00pm–7:00am ($1.00 shift differential)

Key Outcomes

  • Rapid, safe mold changes that meet quality and cycle time targets.
  • Expert troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems using prints, schematics, and OEM manuals.
  • Precision part replacement with hoists, hand, and power tools; verify with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Disciplined PMs and cleanups that extend equipment life and stabilize processes.
  • Strict adherence to OSHA, federal, local, and site safety policies.
  • Operational stewardship of chillers, compressors, and related support systems.
  • Clear escalation and reporting of mold/machine deficiencies to leadership.
  • Thorough documentation to ensure seamless cross‑team handoffs and visibility into irregularities and ongoing needs.
  • Completion of required training assigned by management.
  • Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED with technical training.
  • Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Certified or experienced forklift operator.
  • Proficient in English (verbal and written) with computer literacy for maintenance records.
  • Owns and maintains a complete tool set appropriate for the role.
  • Available for overtime, including weekends.

Physical Demands & Conditions

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching; push/pull; climb stairs and ladders; lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation and equipment noise.
  • Wear required PPE for each task.

Technology & Platforms

  • Injection Molding Machine (Husky, Arburg, Toshiba, Milacron, Toyo, Van Dorn, Sumitomo, Engel, Haitian, Bole, Nissei, Niigata, Sodick)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Allen Bradley
  • Fanuc

Compliance

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen

Numbers & Facts

LocationChelmsford, MA
Salary$29–$35 Per Hour

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched

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