Plastics Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionOwn the Uptime

Join a team where reliability is the product. You’ll be the go‑to expert keeping injection molding assets and plant utilities running to spec, executing swift changeovers, and preventing unplanned downtime.

Compensation & Shifts

• Hourly: $29.00–$35.00, paid weekly (commensurate with experience)
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–11:00pm (.50 shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm–7:00am ($1.00 shift differential)

Key Outcomes

• Rapid, safe mold changes that meet quality and cycle time targets.
• Expert troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems using prints, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Precision part replacement with hoists, hand, and power tools; verify with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Disciplined PMs and cleanups that extend equipment life and stabilize processes.
• Strict adherence to OSHA, federal, local, and site safety policies.
• Operational stewardship of chillers, compressors, and related support systems.
• Clear escalation and reporting of mold/machine deficiencies to leadership.
• Thorough documentation to ensure seamless cross‑team handoffs and visibility into irregularities and ongoing needs.
• Completion of required training assigned by management.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with technical training.
• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified or experienced forklift operator.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written) with computer literacy for maintenance records.
• Owns and maintains a complete tool set appropriate for the role.
• Available for overtime, including weekends.

Physical Demands & Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching; push/pull; climb stairs and ladders; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variation and equipment noise.
• Wear required PPE for each task.

Technology & Platforms

• Injection Molding Machine (Husky, Arburg, Toshiba, Milacron, Toyo, Van Dorn, Sumitomo, Engel, Haitian, Bole, Nissei, Niigata, Sodick)
• Conveyor Systems
• Allen Bradley
• Fanuc

Compliance

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen