Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Injection Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing injection molding machines and related equipment.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild and replace press equipment.
• Skilled in maintenance on pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, pumps, compressors, and electrical computer components.
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting and repairing/adjusting equipment issues.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures.
• Ability to work within a team or independently.
• Excellent attendance practices.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while emphasizing quality and efficiency.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. regularly.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend throughout the day.
• Able to use hands and fingers to reach and grasp.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and agreeable to overtime.
• Experience in manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels

Technical Skills

1. PLC Programming and Troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) used in injection molding machines, including diagnostics and basic programming.

2. Material Handling Systems

• Understanding of material drying, loading, and feeding systems, including troubleshooting vacuum loaders and material hoppers.

3. Electrical System Proficiency

• Experience working with 3-phase electrical systems, sensors, relays, and wiring.
• Skilled in diagnosing and replacing components like motors, circuit breakers, and switches.

4. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

• Expertise in reading hydraulic schematics, repairing cylinders, and replacing valves.
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems used for clamping and ejection mechanisms.

5. Injection Molding Process Knowledge

• Expertise in the operation and optimization of injection molding processes, including knowledge of the cycle time reduction, part ejection, and clamping systems.

6. Cooling and Heating Systems

• Maintenance of water-cooling systems, chillers, and heaters to ensure proper mold and machine temperature control.

7. Robotics Integration

• Experience with robotic systems used for part removal and auxiliary functions (e.g., ABB, Fanuc or Yushin robots).

8. Tooling and Mold Maintenance

• Basic knowledge of mold repair, polishing, and installation techniques.
• Ability to identify wear and damage on mold components.

9. Advanced Troubleshooting Tools

• Proficiency in using thermal imaging cameras, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance.

What we are looking for in a qualified candidate:

Skills 1-4: Required to have a minimum of 2

Skills 5-6: Preferred

Skills 7-9: Desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30