Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines, associated processes, and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines.
• Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves. Technicians must be able to read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on these critical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls. This includes working with single-phase and three-phase power, motor controls, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Service and repair support equipment that is vital to the injection molding process. This includes thermolators (temperature Control Units), chillers, resin dryers, material loaders, and cooling towers.
• Perform regular equipment inspections, proactively identifying potential issues before they result in downtime and/or failure. Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand through incorporating proactive approaches.
• Complete work orders related to machine repairs and/or preventive maintenance and perform preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled. Troubleshoot complex equipment and processes and perform machinery/equipment repairs.
• Design, engineer, repair and/or fabricate basic machinery parts as required.
• Assist with Molding machines changeovers to other products.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work posted shift (3rd shift, 10 pm - 6 am).
• Experience in injection molding machine repair required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting. Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots. Mold setup experience.
• Ability to utilize strong analytical skills to quickly diagnose the root cause of complex mechanical and electrical failures. This is essential for minimizing machine downtime and recurring issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with production staff, engineers, and management to coordinate maintenance activities and report on equipment status.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine