Mold Maintenance Technician - Hammond - Days

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is a global provider of conveyance solutions and services. Our extensive portfolio of innovative products and services improves lives and optimizes business worldwide, enhancing food safety, powering e-commerce, and solving challenges across industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

About the role

We are seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician for our Hammond Mold Shop. This role involves the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of plastic injection tooling with a high level of accuracy. Additional tasks include troubleshooting tooling problems, minor repairs, configuration changes, and replacement of tooling components.

Responsibilities

• Keep production molds in a ready-to-run state.
• Troubleshoot and predict mechanical and performance issues in molds.
• Inspect and analyze critical components, both old and new, for defects.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Perform essential job requirements, including the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High level of motivation and self-management.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical experience with a proven work history.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift (3 on/2 off/2 on/3 off).
• Ability to be on call when required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of community college/trade school.
• Previous manufacturing, injection molding, or plastics experience.
• Prior diagnostic and troubleshooting experience in areas such as industrial AC, elevators, escalators, diesel mechanics, HVAC, and/or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Machining experience.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shifts, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (3 on/2 off/2 on/3 off).