Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection and blow molding machines and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root causes minimizing downtime.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and timely.

Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting 

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals. 
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems. 
• Repair and replace motors, valves, pumps, bearings, belts, hoses, and other machine components. 
• Calibrate machine controls and instrumentation as needed.

Injection and Blow Molding Equipment Support 

• Maintain and repair: 
• Injection molding machines 
• Blow molding machines
• Robots and automation systems 
• Material handling systems 
• Resin dryers and hoppers 
• Chillers and cooling systems 
• Air compressors 
• Conveyors 
• Hot runner controllers 
• Temperature control units 
• Vacuum loaders 
• Assist in machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and new equipment installations.

Facility Maintenance 

Perform maintenance on facility systems including:

• Electrical distribution systems 
• Water and cooling systems 
• Support facility improvement projects and capital equipment installations.

Safety and Compliance 

• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Participate in safety training and audits.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, trade schooling, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar). 
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing. 
• Experience with robotic automation equipment. 
• Perform PLC programing 
• Welding and fabrication experience. 
• Forklift, aerial lift, and crane rigging experience. 

Technical Skills

Mechanical Systems

• Pumps
• Gearboxes
• Bearings
• Conveyors
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems

Electrical Systems

• Motors and starters 
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Sensors and switches
• Electrical panels
• Control circuits
• PLC troubleshooting

Injection and Blow Molding Equipment

• Milacron 
• Husky
• Krauss Maffei
• Sterling Blow mold
• IMPCO B30

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. 
• Ability to st