Maintenance Technician (Injection Molding)

Maintenance Technician

At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices towards a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions. Our customers and their satisfaction are paramount to our business; we strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations at every turn. We are a global injection molding manufacturer, producing durable waste and recycling carts, and pioneering reusable packaging systems that reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture fosters personal and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for career advancement.

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment and performs facility maintenance. A high level of electronics, hydraulics, robotics and computer skills are required.

***These roles will be overnight 2-2-3, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job Duties

• Operates shop equipment, including milling machine, band saw, drill press, lathe, welder, concrete drill, torch and electrical tester.
• Uses a wide variety of powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Operates an overhead crane according to OSHA requirements.
• Assists with mold changes of injection mold machines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs injection mold machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitors and maintains facility services, such as water, compressed air, and electric supply.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to prescribed schedule.
• Completes assigned work orders as directed, utilizing a computer generated PM system.
• Identifies and communicates the need for spare or replacement parts.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures, including, but not limited to: lockout/tagout, fall protection and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of injection molding maintenance experience or completion of maintenance training program

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills
• Ability to diagnose electrical and electronic systems
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to obtain forklift and aerial lift certification
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents, such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule (including 12-hour rotating day/night shifts) and overtime hours

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where there is exposure to moderate to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration and working in high places
• Ability to stand stationary for extended periods, walk, use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk see and hear
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry or otherwise move 50 lbs.

Schaefer Plastics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.