Maintenance Technician

Westfall Technik is the fastest‑growing plastic injection manufacturing company in the USA, with over 1,500 employees across 15 U.S. facilities.

At our Union City site
, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to become a critical member of the team.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for Day Shift. Salary: $80,000‑$100,000 annually.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and performing preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures production equipment operates safely and efficiently to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The Technician must be skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on production machinery, tools, and facility systems (e.g., HVAC, compressors, electrical panels).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Repair or replace defective components, including motors, bearings, belts, sensors, pumps, valves, and wiring.
• Perform welding, fabrication, or machining when necessary for equipment repair or modification.

• Execute scheduled PM tasks according to maintenance schedules and manufacturer specifications.
• Document all maintenance and service activities accurately in maintenance logs or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Identify trends in equipment failure and recommend long‑term solutions.

• Support building and utility maintenance including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and safety systems.
• Respond promptly to facility maintenance requests and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist in plant or equipment upgrades, installations, and relocations.

• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during repair or servicing of machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the maintenance shop and spare parts inventory.
• Report unsafe conditions, worn equipment, or potential hazards immediately.

• Provide input for equipment upgrades and improvements to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action teams to eliminate chronic maintenance issues.
• Support kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives within the maintenance function.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience repairing plastic injection machines (disassembling, assembling, repairing electrical/electronic systems, repairing pneumatic/hydraulic systems of machines, barrel cleaning/replacing, calibrations).
• 3+ years repairing auxiliary equipment (material dryers, water heaters, injection molding robots, hydraulic pumps, etc.).
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, PLCs, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and working in tight spaces.
• Comfortable working at heights or in varying temperatures depending on facility conditions.

• Ability to work well with others, one‑on‑one, remote, via video and phone.
• Ability to work independently.

Westfall Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law, e.g., cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, Team Member activities and general treatment during employment.