Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)
About The Position
We are hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, and minimizes equipment downtime to keep production running efficiently. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Experience with plastic injection molding machines is highly preferred. The position calls for a dependable, hands-on technician who can identify equipment issues, complete repairs efficiently, and help maintain safe and reliable manufacturing operations. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting problems, and supporting production needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
- Experience using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines.
- Experience with tooling, machine repairs, and equipment changeovers.
- Knowledge of manufacturing production equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plastic injection molding machines and related production equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, motors, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, and electrical equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical and equipment issues by observing machine operation and identifying the source of problems.
- Repair or replace defective components, including bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, switches, and other machine parts.
- Install, adjust, and replace machine components as needed.
- Assist with machine changeovers, plate changes, and production startups.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Use precision measuring and testing equipment, including amp meters, electrical meters, and hydraulic gauges.
- Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs, changeover times, and equipment performance.
- Help reduce equipment downtime, production scrap, and quality issues through effective maintenance practices.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and 5S housekeeping standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
