Plastics Maintenance Technician

Plastics Maintenance Technician

Job Information

Work Experience: 2+ years

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Type: Contract

Date Opened: 06/30/2026

City: Souderton

State/Province: Pennsylvania

Country: United States

Zip/Postal Code: 18964

Job Description

Plastics Maintenance Technician Souderton, PA 1st Shift - 7:00AM - 7:00PM Hourly Rate based on experience Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed assembly and injection molding machines
• Follow supervisor and manager direction for production scheduling, maintenance, and problem resolution
• Maintain a clean, safe, and SQF-compliant work environment
• Enter and track work orders for maintenance issues
• Perform TPM checks, 6S activities, and daily/weekly cleaning according to Master Cleaning Schedule
• Maintain spare parts inventory to support production equipment
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve uptime and quality targets
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Cover opposite shifts, provide on-call support, and work overtime as needed, including weekends and emergencies
• Support molding operations based on production schedule and workload
• Train and support new hires and incumbent team members
• Perform other duties as assigned; Fres-co reserves the right to modify job responsibilities

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of injection molding maintenance experience, including hot runner systems, pneumatic gate valves, and mechanical side cores
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Minimum 1 year experience with high-speed automated equipment
• Experience installing and setting up high-cavity injection molds (100500 US tons)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials as needed throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and pull at least 75 pounds frequently
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a high paced production environment
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Lean or Six Sigma certification/experience
• Experience with bi-axial blow molding or similar processes
• Experience with automation systems, conveying equipment, box loading/counting equipment, and PLCs
• Training or experience in scientific injection molding process development