Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding

Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Allentown, PA

A large, high-volume industrial manufacturing facility in the packaging and materials sector is seeking Maintenance Technicians to support its Injection Molding operations. This role is focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on, floor-based position suited for a well-rounded industrial maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Injection molding experience is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Regular overtime available (average ~5 hours/week)

• Non-union environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding and downstream production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and restore production safely and efficiently

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings

• Support equipment changeovers, new installs, and continuous improvement efforts

• Maintain equipment in a safe, production-ready condition

• Follow all OSHA, LOTO, PPE, and plant safety procedures without exception

• Assist with spare parts organization and inventory using FIFO methodology

• Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize output

• Recommend improvements to standard maintenance and operating procedures

• Utilize personal basic tools while following all safety and product handling requirements

• Work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a team-based environment

• Work overtime as needed to support production demands and vacation coverage

Equipment & Environment

• Injection molding machinery (experience preferred, not required)

• Automated production and packaging equipment

• PLC-controlled systems (troubleshooting experience preferred)

• High-volume manufacturing lines with multiple pieces of industrial equipment

• Fast-paced, safety-driven production environment

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with solid mechanical capability

• Experience with:

  • Electrical schematics & blueprint reading

  • Pneumatics and hydraulics

  • Industrial equipment maintenance and repair

• PLC troubleshooting experience is a strong plus (programming not required)

• Ability to dismantle machinery, diagnose issues, and repair or replace defective components

• Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-focused

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under production pressure

• Injection molding experience is beneficial but not required

• Facilities-only maintenance backgrounds will not be a fit

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.30 – $44.55 per hour, based on experience

• Overtime opportunities

• Competitive benefits package

• Long-term stability and internal growth opportunities

Hiring Process

• Initial phone screen

• Onsite interview with maintenance leadership

• Basic maintenance and electrical skills assessment