Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic; 3rd Shift

Due to high demand, only the first 25 applicants will be considered.

Troubleshoot and maintain all injection molding machines with the goal of keeping the production floor running 24/7.

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines, associated processes, and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines.
• Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves. Technicians must be able to read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on these critical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls. This includes working with single-phase and three-phase power, motor controls, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Service and repair support equipment that is vital to the injection molding process, such as thermolators (temperature control units), chillers, resin dryers, material loaders, and cooling towers.
• Perform regular equipment inspections, proactively identifying potential issues before they result in downtime and/or failure. Reduce downtime of machines by incorporating proactive approaches.
• Complete work orders related to machine repairs and preventive maintenance and perform preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled. Troubleshoot complex equipment and processes and perform machinery/equipment repairs.
• Design, engineer, repair and/or fabricate basic machinery parts as required.
• Assist with molding machine changeovers to other products.

• Ability to work posted shift (3rd shift, 10 pm – 6 am).
• Experience in injection molding machine repair required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge/troubleshooting. Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment – hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots. Mold setup experience.
• Ability to utilize strong analytical skills to quickly diagnose the root cause of complex mechanical and electrical failures. This is essential for minimizing machine downtime and recurring issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with production staff, engineers, and management to coordinate maintenance activities and report on equipment status.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.