Maintenance Technician II (Injection Molding, Plastics)

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician II at Schaefer Plastics’ Charlotte facility, you will ensure equipment reliability, production uptime, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, robotics, automation, and facility systems with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, robotics, automation, and related production systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment issues independently.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical schematics, symbols, wiring diagrams, component layouts, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, sensors, motors, controls, relays, switches, heaters, thermocouples, and related machine components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings, pressure issues, flow issues, leaks, and component failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules and recommend corrective actions for repeat issues.
• Complete assigned work orders using a computerized maintenance system.
• Assist with mold changes, machine start-ups, equipment adjustments, and production support as needed.
• Operate shop equipment, including milling machines, band saws, drill presses, lathes, welders, concrete drills, torches, electrical testers, and other maintenance tools.
• Use electrical testing equipment, meters, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Monitor and maintain facility services, including water, compressed air, and electrical supply.
• Identify and communicate the need for spare or replacement parts.
• Support Tier I technicians by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and on-the-job training.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, and company safety standards.
• Support housekeeping, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or related technical experience preferred.
• Injection molding maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Technical school, maintenance certification, military technical training, or apprenticeship experience is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, robotics, automation, and computerized maintenance systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Solid working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical symbols and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to navigate and close out work orders properly in the CMMS system.
• Basic understanding of automation, robotics, sensors, controls, and machine safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions, maintenance manuals, procedure manuals, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize equipment issues, and communicate effectively with production and maintenance leadership.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and work at heights. Must be able to stand for extended periods, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, see, hear, and use hands to handle tools, parts, and equipment. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.

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