Injection Mold Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

About the Role

As an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician, you'll support mold maintenance, process troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds to maximize performance and extend tool life.
• Support the introduction of new molds by participating in Engineering Design Reviews, mold validation, and production launches.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and documentation for new and existing molds.
• Troubleshoot complex mold, tooling, machine, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and repair hydraulic circuits, hoses, fittings, cylinders, thermocouples, limit switches, proximity sensors, and mold plumbing systems.
• Maintain mold finishes through cleaning, venting, polishing, sandblasting, insert replacement, and component repair.
• Support machine technicians with advanced process troubleshooting involving filling issues, servo systems, clamp tonnage, positioning, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate mold repairs with outside tooling vendors when required.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and recommend replacement components.
• Train and mentor Process Technicians and Maintenance team members on mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve tooling reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records while supporting Pelican's commitment to Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in injection molding, mold maintenance, tooling, or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and how tooling impacts production performance.
• Experience troubleshooting molds, machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using machine tools, precision measuring equipment, hand tools, power tools, hoists, and testing equipment.
• Understanding of mold construction, venting, cooling systems, mold finishes, inserts, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of steel types, hardness requirements, close machining tolerances, and mold repair techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new mold launches and engineering validation activities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled injection molding equipment and robotics.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs for tooling and equipment.
• Welding, machining, or mold fabrication experience.
• Experience working in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement environments.
• Technical training or certifications in Industrial Maintenance, Tool & Die, Machining, or related disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plans, holiday pay, and extra vacation purchase opportunities.
• 401k plan with immediate match.
• Great benefits including several health insurance options and pet insurance.
• Health Savings Account contribution.
• Wellness Discount Program.
• Global Mental Wellness Program.
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days.
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program.
• Service Recognition Program.
• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican-branded apparel, and gear.
• Employee referral program (get paid to work with your trusted network).
• Onsite gym.

Pay

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position is located at a facility that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15), including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.