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Job description
Experience Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Compensation
$34.76 - $34.76 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection and blow molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation systems, molds, and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production goals, and maintaining equipment performance in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance:
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection and blow molding machines and related equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root causes minimizing downtime.
Complete work orders, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and timely.
Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting:
Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems.
Repair and replace motors, valves, pumps, bearings, belts, hoses, and other machine components.
Calibrate machine controls and instrumentation as needed.
Injection and Blow Molding Equipment Support
Maintain and repair:
Injection molding machines
Blow molding machines
Robots and automation systems
Material handling systems
Resin dryers and hoppers
Chillers and cooling systems
Air compressors
Conveyors
Hot runner controllers
Temperature control units
Vacuum loaders
Assist in machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and new equipment installations.
Facility Maintenance
Perform maintenance on facility systems including:
Electrical distribution systems
Water and cooling systems
Support facility improvement projects and capital equipment installations.
Safety and Compliance
Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Participate in safety training and audits.
Ensure compliance with company quality systems, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintenance procedures.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical certification, trade schooling, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing.
Experience with robotic automation equipment.
Perform PLC programing
Welding and fabrication experience.
Forklift, aerial lift, and crane rigging experience.
Technical Skills
Mechanical Systems
Pumps
Gearboxes
Bearings
Conveyors
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
Electrical Systems
Motors and starters
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Sensors and switches
Electrical panels
Control circuits
PLC troubleshooting
Injection and Blow Molding Equipment:
Milacron
Husky
Krauss Maffei
Sterling Blow mold
IMPCO B30
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work around machinery, noise, heat, and manufacturing conditions.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
5773
Worksite address
dayton, NJ, 08810, US
Who can apply
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