Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding - Overnight Shift

Injection Maintenance Technician

The Injection Maintenance Technician performs maintenance on high-speed automated production machinery and support equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, repairs and makes adjustments to electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on production machinery and support equipment
• Performs inspection of Injection Molding machines, Dryer Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles, and support equipment
• Performs changeovers of injection tooling and robotic equipment per production demands
• Performs preventive maintenance on Injection Molding Machines, Dryer Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles, and support equipment
• Troubleshoots electrical control and distribution systems to include 24vac, 120vac, 277vac and 480vac controller and monitor control systems
• Some programming and troubleshooting of PLC's
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines
• Prepares reports documenting work performed
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Fabricates and welds basic steel projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED Required. Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines