Job Description

**Plastic Molding Maintenance Technician - **DIRECT HIRE

We are seeking to hire a motivated and talented technician that will be responsible for the service and upkeep of all molds for our automated injection lines. This is a hands on position centering all mold maintenance for out plants production lines.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the setup, repair, and preventative maintenance of injection molding tools and equipment, ensuring that molds operate at optimal performance levels. This role involves disassembling and assembling molds, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, managing inventory of spare parts, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineers and production staff. It’s a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to utilize your industrial maintenance expertise and grow your skills within a supportive environment.

Job Details:

Daylight shift

Hours: 7am to 3:30pm

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Occasional weekend work will be required

Pay: $36 to $40/hr. - starting rate dependent on prior experience

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in industrial maintenance, especially in plastic manufacturing or related fields

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot plastic injection and blow molding systems effectively

• Proficiency with blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings

• Skilled in the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measurement tools

• Background in mechanical repair, assembly/disassembly of molds, and process troubleshooting

• Good communication skills to work with teams across departments

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new techniques, including further training or schooling

• Familiarity with inspecting molds and dies for defects to know when to pull them out of production and send for repair.

• Communicate with approved tool & die shops to coordinate repair of molds. We do not self perform repairs on our molds we contract them out to local tool & die shops to perform repairs.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience designing or working with plastic injection molds
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience with CAD software like Creo or similar
• Ability to interpret blueprints and manufacturing standards

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of related work experience in industrial maintenance or tooling
• Associate Degree in Engineering or Science; Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Prior experience working with molds or in the plastics industry

Other Requirements:

• Able to perform mechanical troubleshooting, disassembly, and reassembly of automated production equipment to inspect various parts on machine for wear and perform cleaning of various components.

• Comfort working with safety and compliance procedures

• Open to ongoing training and skill development, supported by the company

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Root Cause Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Conveyor Systems