Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on maintaining and improving process machinery and plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. The Maintenance Technician performs complete job changes on production equipment, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and supports continuous improvement by working closely with engineering and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all process machinery and plant equipment in proper operating condition to support consistent production output.
• Perform complete job changes on production equipment, including mold changes and setups, to meet production requirements and schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues, plan repairs, and support equipment modifications.
• Service and maintain injection molding presses, molds, grinders, pumps, motors, blenders, compressors, boilers, lighting and electrical systems, conveying systems, robots, automatic handling equipment, assembly machinery, and other specialized equipment and systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair process piping, valves, timers, thermocouples, fittings, gauges, solenoids, switches, and all types of hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and air systems.
• Set up, remove, inspect, and maintain molds of various sizes and complexities in automatic or semi-automatic presses so that molds and presses are fully ready for production.
• Perform insert changes, disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds according to production needs and quality standards.
• Install and remove auxiliary equipment such as insert loaders, material dryers, shrink fixtures, hot stamp machines, conveyors, sprue separators, and test equipment.
• Lubricate machines and equipment on a regular basis and carry out other general plant maintenance tasks as required.
• Develop and maintain accurate blueprints and documentation for equipment and systems.
• Instruct, direct, and train other employees on proper use, setup, and maintenance of equipment when needed.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for various machines and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Consult and work closely with plant engineering and management to address equipment issues, improvements, and projects.
• Recognize when additional support or expertise is required and proactively seek appropriate assistance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills with the ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Experience working with injection molding presses and related equipment, or similar industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently, using a high degree of initiative and good judgment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think through issues and solutions without constant supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and air systems.
• Familiarity with process piping, valves, timers, thermocouples, fittings, gauges, solenoids, and switches.
• Background in working with grinders, pumps, motors, blenders, compressors, boilers, lighting and electrical systems, conveying systems, robots, automatic handling equipment, and assembly machinery.
• Ability to perform mold setup, removal, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and reassembly for injection molding operations.
• Experience installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment such as material dryers, shrink fixtures, hot stamp machines, conveyors, sprue separators, and test equipment.
• Capability to develop and maintain blueprints and technical documentation.
• Experience training and guiding other employees in maintenance or equipment operation.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment and willingness to join the appropriate union as required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing operation that values skilled trades professionals, independent thinking, and practical problem-solving. The environment offers exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and technologies, providing strong opportunities to grow your technical expertise. You will work closely with engineering and plant leadership, contributing directly to production reliability and continuous improvement. The union setting supports clear work rules, structured representation, and a stable framework for your role and responsibilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility that operates Cincinnati Milacron injection mold machines and a range of industrial equipment. The environment is typical of heavy manufacturing and is not temperature controlled, so it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The plant can be oily and dusty at times, and automated forklifts operate throughout the facility, requiring consistent attention to safety and situational awareness. This is a union environment, and employees in this role are expected to be comfortable working within union guidelines and joining the appropriate union. Work attire should be suitable for an industrial setting where exposure to oil, dust, and varying temperatures is common, and appropriate personal protective equipment will be necessary.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of FLORENCE, KY.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $55120.00 - $55120.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in FLORENCE, KY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.