Do you thrive where precision molding meets advanced automation? In this mechatronics-focused maintenance role, you’ll safeguard the reliability of injection molding presses and a suite of automated assets—hot runner systems, thermolators, thermocouples, bowl feeders, 6-axis robots, vision/camera systems, and PLC-controlled equipment. Your mission: reduce downtime, accelerate recoveries, and champion preventive maintenance that keeps production flowing.
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Own equipment recovery—respond quickly to alarms, faults, and abnormal conditions with safe, structured troubleshooting.
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Diagnose across disciplines: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls.
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Work from schematics and documentation to service control panels, replace sensors/motors/drives/relays/wiring, and validate interlocks and I/O.
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Support mold changes, startups, and changeovers to sustain throughput and quality.
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Lead reliability improvements—develop, execute, and refine PM tasks by analyzing failure history and recurring issues.
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Partner with production and operations to prioritize repairs and schedule maintenance.
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Engage OEMs and vendors for technical support, parts, and training; recommend spares and upgrades.
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Keep maintenance areas, tools, and parts organized and ready.
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Record work with clarity—issues found, downtime drivers, and corrective actions taken.
No formal supervisory duties, yet you’ll guide others day-to-day on safe work practices, troubleshooting tactics, and minor repair approaches.
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Stop or shut down equipment for safety or to prevent damage.
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Execute repairs within scope; escalate significant failures and controls issues.
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Recommend improvements, spares, and vendor engagement.
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Support return-to-service after maintenance or adjustments.
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High uptime across molding and automated cells.
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PM completed on time and to standard.
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Swift, safe responses to breakdowns.
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Reduced repeat failures and scrap linked to equipment health.
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Accurate, timely maintenance records.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
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Hands-on experience supporting plastic injection molding in production.
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Proficiency troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
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Ability to interpret electrical schematics and work on industrial electrical systems safely.
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Exposure to automation, controls, or robotics in a plant environment.
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Journeyman or senior-level industrial maintenance experience.
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Training in electrical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.
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Experience with 6-axis robots, automated cells, vision systems, bowl feeders, and PLC automation.
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History of building or enhancing preventive maintenance programs.
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Experience with mold changes, molding startups, and process issue troubleshooting.
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OEM training on robots, presses, automation systems, or related equipment.
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Day shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, off-hours support as needed.
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Active manufacturing floor exposure: molding equipment, robotics, electrical systems, moving machinery, noise, and heat.
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Occasional domestic travel for training, vendor collaboration, or projects.
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Long periods of standing/walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching; regular tool use and repetitive motions.
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Intermittent desk/computer tasks.
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Lift up to 50 lbs.
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Strong visual acuity for reading documentation and inspecting equipment.
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Manual dexterity to operate tools, test gear, keyboards, and related devices.
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Follow all safety rules, procedures, and lockout/tagout practices.
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Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly; assist with corrective and preventive actions.
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Apply safe methods during troubleshooting, repair, mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and recoveries.
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Mechanical troubleshooting
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120/208/240/480 VAC power
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Electrical diagnostics
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Maintenance and repair
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Industrial electrical systems
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Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
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Mechanical component repair
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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Injection Molding: Engel, Haitian
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PLCs: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi
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Vision: Keyence
- Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and the discipline to apply it consistently in an industrial environment.
