Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Plastic Injection Molding Position Type:
Full-Time Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager Classification:
Non-Exempt Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

Plastic injection molding maintenance experience is REQUIRED. Candidates must have hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic injection molding machines and related production equipment.

Experience working with Toshiba, Nissei, Toyo, Battenfeld, Welltec, and/or Engel injection molding machines is highly preferred.

Experience with Wittmann and/or Sepro robotic systems is also strongly preferred.

Required Plastic Injection Molding Experience Candidates MUST have previous hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.

Experience with some or all of the following equipment is required/preferred:

Injection Molding Machines Toshiba Nissei Toyo Battenfeld Welltec Engel Injection  Molding Robots Wittmann Sepro Candidates  should be comfortable troubleshooting and performing maintenance on injection molding machinery and associated automated equipment.

Experience with multiple machine brands is a plus, but candidates should have demonstrated practical experience working with at least some of the equipment listed above.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plastic injection molding machines, robots, and production equipment.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plastic injection molding machines and associated equipment.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.

Diagnose equipment failures and take appropriate corrective action to minimize production downtime.

Troubleshoot and maintain injection molding robots and automated material-handling equipment.

Work closely with production personnel to identify and correct inconsistent machine performance.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, manuals, and equipment specifications.

Use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and specialized maintenance equipment.

Perform machine inspections, operational testing, adjustments, and repairs.

Assist with equipment installation, setup, modification, and relocation.

Complete preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, machine records, and maintenance documentation.

Maintain and repair production equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company standards.

Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance calls.

Ensure machinery and equipment are operating in accordance with established safety requirements.

Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area and assist with general production-floor housekeeping.

Communicate effectively with production personnel, maintenance management, vendors, and other departments.

Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

Previous industrial maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding environment.

Required:

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining plastic injection molding machines.

Experience with one or more of the following injection molding machine manufacturers:
Toshiba, Nissei, Toyo, Battenfeld, Welltec, or Engel.

Experience with Wittmann and/or Sepro robots is strongly preferred.

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

Working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, machine mechanics, and basic electronics.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and written instructions.

Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.

Ability to work independently with…