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 stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.


• Ability to work around machinery, noise, heat, and manufacturing conditions.


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed.

Work Environment

The Maintenance Technician works primarily in a plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing environment where exposure to machinery, moving equipment, elevated temperatures, noise, and industrial materials is common. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.