Maintenance Technician I (Plastics Manufacturing)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician I supports the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems. This role is entry- to intermediate-level, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and developing skills in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Support maintenance team members with equipment repairs, mold change support, and machine start-up issues.
• Learn to read and interpret basic hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical schematics, including common symbols and diagrams.
• Use basic electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools under guidance.
• Absorb and apply basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
• Complete assigned work orders using a computerized maintenance system.
• Monitor facility services, including water, compressed air, and electrical supply, and report concerns to maintenance leadership.
• Absorb and apply good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, and company safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, mechanical repair, or related technical experience preferred.
• Completion of a maintenance training program, technical school program, military technical training, or apprenticeship-related coursework may be considered.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, manufacturing, or equipment repair is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Developing knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, maintenance manuals, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Ability to recognize basic electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical symbols with training.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work safely as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain forklift and aerial lift certification.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Developing knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, maintenance manuals, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Ability to recognize basic electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical symbols with training.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work safely as part of a team.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

Overnight 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.