Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding

Nemera•Buffalo Grove, IL

11h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains injection molding equipment, robots, and a range of assembly, subassembly, printing, and packaging machines. The role supports scientific injection molding and automated manufacturing of components and devices for FDA-regulated markets in a high-speed, controlled manufacturing environment. The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift from 6 AM to 6 PM. The technician diagnoses and resolves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; performs preventive maintenance; restores equipment to operation; and documents inspections and maintenance activity. The role works with the Maintenance Manager, other maintenance personnel, and external technical support to schedule repairs, manage ongoing projects, and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to technical standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a technical, hands-on position.
Strong math, reading, and communication skills.
Experience with injection molding.
Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, including AB, Koyo, Omron, or Mitsubishi controls.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work area and report unsafe working conditions.
Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges, and inspection tools.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Participate in teams and suggest improvements.
Respond to machine alarms, identify root causes, and take corrective action.
Follow 5S guidelines and Lock Out/Tag Out rules.
Perform and document inspections and records in accordance with cGMP requirements.
Troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and other machine malfunctions.
Adjust assembly machine units for production operations according to department specifications.
Repair, maintain, adjust, and test electrical controls on molding, assembly, and packaging equipment.
Upload programs to controls following program loss or CPU replacement.
Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing boards, motors, and encoders.
Calibrate and adjust robot pick-and-place locations as needed.
Conduct TPM activities and scheduled preventive maintenance.
Enter maintenance work orders into the computerized maintenance management software (SAP).
Monitor processes, identify issues, and demonstrate corrective actions.
Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues.
Operate presses, robots, and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs.
Observe equipment operation to locate problems and restore equipment by repairing, replacing, or adjusting components and systems.
Schedule repairs with the Maintenance Manager, maintain communication, and track projects and timelines.
Assist other maintenance personnel as needed and use maintenance resources efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.