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Overview

The Plastics Molding Reliability Technician is responsible for ensuring the stability and efficiency of the plastics production operations by collaborating with the Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment uptime and utilization while documenting maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to sustain high uptime and optimal utilization across the plant.
  • Build, document, and continually improve preventive maintenance procedures for all capital assets.
  • Develop equipment specifications and recommend auxiliary or other capital purchases to enhance performance and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility and production equipment—mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.
  • Operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, and forklifts as needed.
  • Maintain complete records including PM schedules, equipment installations, and work orders.
  • Manage the maintenance budget by tracking inventory and expenses.
  • Remain on call 24/7 to resolve maintenance issues impacting customer delivery.
  • Calibrate injection machine controls and verify specifications.
  • Provide technical support across facility systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and sustain a clean, organized work area.
  • Uphold safe, orderly grounds and strong 5S housekeeping practices.
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 7+ years maintaining industrial equipment, including injection molding machines.
  • Hands-on industrial mechanical repair experience with hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related systems.
  • Strong electrical aptitude with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot complex wiring.
  • Proven ability to diagnose issues and deliver timely, budget-conscious repairs.
  • Positive, can-do mindset and self-motivation.
  • Clear written and verbal communication and solid interpersonal skills.
  • Sound judgment and timely, data-based decision-making.
  • Fluency in reading engineering drawings plus electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Expertise troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical control and hydraulic systems.
  • Skill with single- and three-phase motor troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with logic controls is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently from kickoff to completion and lead improvement projects.
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