Injection Mold Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Injection Mold Maintenance Technician

Location:

South Deerfield, MA Company:
Pelican Products

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world's toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we've been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it's transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn't an option. If you're ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

As an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician, you'll support mold maintenance, process troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds to maximize performance and extend tool life.
• Support the introduction of new molds by participating in Engineering Design Reviews, mold validation, and production launches.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and documentation for new and existing molds.
• Troubleshoot complex mold, tooling, machine, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and repair hydraulic circuits, hoses, fittings, cylinders, thermocouples, limit switches, proximity sensors, and mold plumbing systems.
• Maintain mold finishes through cleaning, venting, polishing, sandblasting, insert replacement, and component repair.
• Support machine technicians with advanced process troubleshooting involving filling issues, servo systems, clamp tonnage, positioning, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate mold repairs with outside tooling vendors when required.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and recommend replacement components.
• Train and mentor Process Technicians and Maintenance team members on mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve tooling reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records while supporting Pelican's commitment to Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in injection molding, mold maintenance, tooling, or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and how tooling impacts production performance.
• Experience troubleshooting molds, machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using machine tools, precision measuring equipment, hand tools, power tools, hoists, and testing equipment.
• Understanding of mold construction, venting, cooling systems, mold finishes, inserts, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of steel types, hardness requirements, close machining tolerances, and mold repair techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

• Experience supporting new mold launches and engineering validation activities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled injection molding…