Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -- Plastics Molding

Job Description

Job Description

3rd SHIFT OPENING – HOURS: M-F 10:00PM – 6:30AM

Picture your night: a molding line stops mid-run, a sensor is throwing faults, and a hydraulic circuit is running hot. You step in—diagnose the issue, swap the failed component, fine‑tune settings, and capture the work in the CMMS before moving on to a scheduled PM. That’s a typical shift for our Industrial Maintenance Mechanic keeping a high‑volume plastics operation running smoothly.

What you’ll handle

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Execute both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled corrective work.
• Record work accurately in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Work with an eye toward quality, reliability, scrap reduction, and safety targets.
• Follow all site safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Detect and address emerging failures in machines, subsystems, and components.
• Spot and recommend process improvements that increase uptime and efficiency.
• Help manage spare parts inventory and suggest critical spares.
• Operate machine shop and diagnostic tools: milling machine, band saw, drill press, lathe, welder, and electrical multimeter.
• Partner closely with Process Technicians and Supervisors to resolve technical process issues.
• Keep maintenance areas organized and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in blow molding and/or injection molding environments.
• Ability to read and interpret O&M instructions, manuals, blueprints, and electrical/controls schematics.
• Skilled in basic electrical diagnostics and repair.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of plastics processing in blow molding and injection applications.

Preferred

• Exposure to PLCs, robotics, and servo motion control.

Working conditions & physical demands

• Non‑climate‑controlled production/warehouse environment with moderate noise; prolonged standing and walking (more than 90% of the shift).
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and stair climbing.
• Use required PPE in designated areas/tasks: head protection, gloves, safety glasses, ARC flash, etc.
• Compensation: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Note: This description outlines the role’s primary responsibilities and may be adjusted by the Company as needs evolve.