Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Our Client is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to keep their molding operation running on first shift. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, and plant systems across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work. They care more about attitude and ability to learn than a long list of skills. They will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on presses, auxiliary equipment, and plant systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep downtime to a minimum
• Maintain hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses
• Diagnose electrical issues with motors, controls, sensors, and wiring
• Assist with equipment installs, moves, and general facility maintenance
• Keep accurate maintenance records and help manage spare parts
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout tagout
• Work with production and engineering to improve equipment reliability
  Qualifications
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems, with a desire to build skills in the others
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting instincts
• Willingness to learn, take coaching, and grow your skill set
• Able to read basic prints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Comfortable with hand and power tools and basic test equipment such as a multimeter
• Reliable, safety minded, and able to work independently
  Preferred
• Experience across all three areas: electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical
• Injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
• Technical school training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or a related field