Industrial Maintenance Tech Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Plant Manager

Location: Fraser, MI

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

The Maintenance Technician ensures all soft trim lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production. This role requires a dependable, committed professional with a positive attitude and a strong background in industrial maintenance. The Maintenance Technician is a crucial part of our team, as they are responsible for all building and machinery maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repairs.

All applicants must have critical problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new processes and techniques. Previous experience in maintenance is critical.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and support equipment to ensure readiness for plant startup and sustained production.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
• Perform mold setup, alignment, and calibration to support efficient production launches.
• Maintain all machinery and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and execute periodic maintenance operations.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory through the procurement department, ensuring an adequate supply for uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards to promote a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, commitment, and a positive work attitude in all maintenance activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic, or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds.

• Proven dependability and commitment to equipment reliability and plant success.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with 12
  
  VDC up to 480
  
  VAC 3-phase power.
• Quick learning skills with the ability to retain many small details; must be solution minded.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if/when necessary for on-time delivery.
• Must be punctual.
• Positive work attitude and ability to work collaboratively with production teams.