Maintenance Technician I

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller. The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in North America and 16 in Europe, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers, and agricultural packaging, employing approximately 4,100 people across North America and Europe.

About the role

In this role, a Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of maintenance duties to support manufacturing operations and facilities. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and record-keeping for injection molding machines and related equipment. Flexibility is essential, as this position may require on-call availability and will evolve to include supervisory responsibilities as the maintenance department grows.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on:
  • Husky Injection Molding Machines
  • Light automation (labeling, handling, gasket installation, pick and place robots)
  • Offset Printers
  • Conveyors
  • General facilities
• Maintenance & Repair:
  • Assemble, disassemble, and maintain molds and mold subsystems (wire switches, air and cooling circuits, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical components, etc.)
  • Diagnose problems and implement effective solutions
  • Repair/replace components (switches, sensors, controllers, circuit boards, etc.)
  • Utilize computer diagnostic programming equipment as needed
  • Repair/replace piping for cooling towers and chilled water lines
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
  • Use troubleshooting skills to improve and develop repeatable molding processes
  • Investigate equipment deficiencies and recommend modifications/improvements to the Operations Manager
  • Implement approved modifications and/or improvements

Requirements

• Husky injection molding machines experience
• Materials knowledge (plastics/metals)
• Scientific molding methods experience
• Basic knowledge of 5S procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in basic electrical and hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Basic machine shop skills and tool experience
• Working knowledge of machines, conveyors, and robotic operations
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and troubleshooting
• Intermediate knowledge of injection molding processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks efficiently

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM, with on-call availability as needed and weekends as required.