Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift supports a fast‑paced manufacturing environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role is ideal for hands‑on technicians from parallel industries such as automotive service, trucking or fleet maintenance, industrial equipment repair, or related mechanical and electrical fields. The position provides the opportunity to apply existing technical aptitude while learning plastic injection molding equipment and high‑volume manufacturing processes.Why You'll Succeed Here• You enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting and problem solving in a production environment • You have mechanical and electrical aptitude and like figuring out how equipment works • You can adapt quickly and handle changing priorities during a busy shift • You prefer working independently while supporting a team • You are interested in learning industrial manufacturing equipment and advancing your technical skills
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred
- One (1) to two (2) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting required
- Basic understanding of industrial, automotive, or mechanical equipment maintenance
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude with the ability to learn and apply skills on the job
- Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Ability to work independently on 2nd shift with minimal supervision
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and think on your feet
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work at heights as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automotive repair, fleet or trucking maintenance, or industrial equipment repair strongly encouraged
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain
- Exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
- Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events
- Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors, and material handling systems
- Monitor and maintain plant water and cooling systems
- Complete accurate maintenance documentation and shift handover communication
- Support continuous improvement and cost‑savings initiatives
- Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
