Maintenance Technician/Engineer-Plastics Injection Molding

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW
DuraPlas, LP has been a leader in the plastics industry for over 50 years, continuously evolving to meet the needs of customers across various sectors. With a global presence spanning 65 countries and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we develop innovative plastic products that enhance efficiency and replace traditional materials like wood, metal, and wire.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer to support production in a plastics injection molding environment. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic and electric injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation systems, and facility-related production equipment. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who understands the importance of uptime, safety, quality, and teamwork in a high-volume manufacturing operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment modifications to keep injection molding operations safe, reliable, and production-ready.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and electric injection molding machines, gantry systems, material handling systems, auxiliary equipment, and custom assembly machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues, including servo drives, digital and analog controls, closed-loop proportional controls, hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, sensors, and precision mechanical components.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics to identify root causes and complete repairs efficiently.
• Support equipment setup, calibration, and precision maintenance using appropriate metrology tools and measurement techniques.
• Use predictive maintenance technologies, such as infrared thermography and ultrasonic testing, to identify potential failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, repairs, labor hours, parts usage, and outside service costs.
• Partner with production, process technicians, engineering, and leadership to prioritize repairs, communicate equipment status, and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and standard operating procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, apprenticeship, or advanced maintenance training preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience required, with strong preference for experience in plastics injection molding or similar high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment issues required.
• Experience with injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, custom automation, hot runner systems, and PLC troubleshooting or programming preferred.
• Advanced training or certifications in hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs, industrial maintenance, or related disciplines preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work overtime and support all shifts, including weekends, as needed for 24/7 operations.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to identify root causes and make sound repair decisions under production timelines.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and tooling drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Comfortable working with injection molding support systems such as dryers, chillers, thermolators, grinders, conveyors, loaders, and hot runner controllers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams.

BENEFITS
At DuraPlas, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan with a company contribution match. We also offer short-term and long-term disability (LTD) insurance and basic life insurance with the option for supplemental life insurance. Additionally, we encourage healthy lifestyles by offering HSA contributions based on completed activities. To support continued education and career advancement, we provide tuition reimbursement. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support. Join our team and take advantage of these robust benefits designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply directly through this job ad. Once resumes are reviewed, selected candidates who are phone screened and invited to interview will be asked to complete a Culture Index Survey.

The Culture Index Survey is a tool that helps us understand candidates' values, beliefs, and behaviors, as well as how they work together. There are no right or wrong answers—it's just a tool we use to become better communicators and leaders for our employees.

EEO STATEMENT
DuraPlas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We value diversity and are committed to making decisions based on the skills and traits needed for success in this role and welcome your application.