Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on injection molding, liquid injection molding (LIM), extrusion, rubber molding, blown film, sintering, and furnace equipment to support efficient production operations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems using schematics, manuals, and technical documentation with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with production teams, engineers, and leadership to ensure consistent product quality and streamlined workflows
• Accurately document maintenance activities, equipment status, and service records in accordance with good documentation practices
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members on equipment operation and maintenance procedures
• Promote and maintain a safe, organized work environment in alignment with Applied Medical's safety standards and manufacturing protocols

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience repairing injection molding, extrusion, or rubber molding equipment
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools and climbing ladders up to fifteen feet
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds and work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail in maintenance tasks
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Motivated, self-starting approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of team collaboration and a demonstrated drive to contribute to shared goals
• Willingness to perform duties outside of the standard position description

Preferred

• Familiarity repairing Arburg, Toshiba, Sumitomo, Cincinnati, Krauss Maffei, or Maplan injection molding machines, robots, liquid injection molding (LIM) equipment, rubber mills, rubber presses, extruders, blown film systems, sintering ovens, and furnaces
• Experience with heat treat ovens, hydrogen generators, and nitrogen generators
• Background in medical device manufacturing or regulated production environments
• Electromechanical certification or degree

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $32 - 38 / hour (California)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• On-campus wellness activities
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.