CooperSurgical

Overview

The Injection Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and optimizing injection molding and related manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and compliant production operations. This role provides technical expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize injection molding machines, robots, assembly, and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and minor adjustments on injection molding equipment.
• Support calibration, engineering, and operations teams to optimize the performance of the machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality control, production, and engineering teams.
• Support daily molding and assembly operations teams.
• Perform minor cleaning and adjustments on auxiliaries and automation as needed.
• Stop production flow to correct quality issues and document findings and/or adjustments in the designated log.
• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment used in the operations area.
• Install, verify, and start up equipment at the CooperSurgical Stafford Facility.
• Installation, set up, and start-up of auxiliary equipment.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out principles to ensure the safety of all team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.
• Proactively find solutions to problems.
• Fill out activities report and submit in the CooperSurgical Maintenance system to track all performed activities.
• Request quotes from vendors for spare parts, services, or troubleshooting assistance.
• Submit requested purchase orders for tools, spare parts, or services needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Familiarity with quality and regulatory standards, such as ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Strong technical knowledge to communicate effectively within tech support teams, spare parts sales representatives, and the engineering team.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot machine or auxiliary equipment issues effectively.
• Skilled in identifying process improvements, optimizing cycle times, and reducing downtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and quickly adjust to changes in project priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, leaders, and supervisors.
• Passion for improving processes, reducing waste, and enhancing quality.
• Understanding of the operation of the Injection molding machines (for thermoplastics and LSR materials) is preferred.
• Computer skills to provide daily activities reports and request/full fit PM Orders request and PO request.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance highly recommended.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician is preferred.
• In lieu of Injection Molding Process experience, 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment with direct experience in technical processes.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• PLC setup knowledge is preferred.
• Certified to use overhead cranes or ability to take training to get certified.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• In-person job base schedule is Monday to Thursday, 40 hrs. per week at the Cooper Surgical location in Stafford, Tx.
• Flexibility is based on production demands often outside of base schedule hours, as needed.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work 10-hour shifts (Day or Night) and overtime.