Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift) (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group • Aurora, IL

63d

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! The position involves maintaining all facets of Injection Molding machines, associated processes, and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines. Technicians will need to comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves. They must be able to read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on these critical systems. Additionally, reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls is essential. This includes working with single-phase and three-phase power, motor controls, servo systems, and safety circuits. The role also involves servicing and repairing support equipment vital to the injection molding process, including thermolators, chillers, resin dryers, material loaders, and cooling towers. Regular equipment inspections are required to proactively identify potential issues before they result in downtime and/or failure. The technician will work to reduce machine downtime to support production demand through proactive approaches, complete work orders related to machine repairs and preventive maintenance, and perform preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled. Troubleshooting complex equipment and processes, performing machinery/equipment repairs, and designing, engineering, repairing, and fabricating basic machinery parts as required are also part of the job. Lastly, assisting with molding machines changeovers to other products is expected.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with production staff, engineers, and management.
• Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines.
• Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves.
• Read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on critical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls.
• Service and repair support equipment vital to the injection molding process.
• Perform regular equipment inspections to proactively identify potential issues.
• Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand through proactive approaches.
• Complete work orders related to machine repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and processes and perform machinery/equipment repairs.
• Design, engineer, repair, and fabricate basic machinery parts as required.
• Assist with molding machines changeovers to other products.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees