Job Description

Position Summary

The Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic injection molding equipment to ensure safe and efficient production operations. This role supports manufacturing by minimizing downtime, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining optimal machine performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repair and preventative maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement corrective actions

• Independently troubleshoot equipment problems with minimal supervision

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime

• Document maintenance activities and completed work orders in maintenance systems

• Support mold changes, equipment startups, and production readiness

• Work with vendors or contractors to source replacement parts when needed

• Follow safety procedures, maintenance standards, and departmental policies

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintenance experience in injection molding or high volume manufacturing

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment

• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation

• Experience using CMMS or maintenance tracking software preferred

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced production environment

Preferred Experience

• Automotive or plastics manufacturing environment

• Robotics or automated molding systems exposure

• Preventative maintenance program experience

Why Join

• Stable manufacturing environment

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities

• Benefits, retirement plan, and tuition assistance available

• Long term career growth potential