Molding Technician – Automation & Process Improvement

PSC Industries; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PSC Industries in Reynosa, Mexico, seeks an experienced maintenance specialist to support molding operations and process validation. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process issues, perform preventive maintenance, and lead tooling changes and SMED activities.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding or automated manufacturing, a technical degree, and knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams. Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Formación

• Completed technical degree or TSU in Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electricity, Plastics, Industrial Maintenance, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of experience in maintenance, operation, or technical support in injection molding, automated manufacturing, or plastics processing.
• Knowledge in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Preferred experience in validations, FAT, SMED, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering operations, including equipment setup, adjustment, and process validation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or process-related failures in injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment (PLCs, vision systems, thermoregulators, robots, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Configure tooling, perform quick model changes (SMED), and ensure compliance with process parameters.
• Document process adjustments and keep technical records updated (run sheets, spare parts lists, PM).
• Participate in the installation of new machinery and equipment, as well as the implementation of new manufacturing processes (automation, semi-automation).
• Support process validations, FAT with suppliers, and testing of equipment, methods, and accessories.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and waste elimination.
• Analyze time and motion, and propose actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams for technical troubleshooting.
• Train operators and Molding Spec.s on proper equipment and process usage.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and environmental regulations (including RCRA).
• Coordinate with engineering, supervisors, and suppliers for mold and tooling repair, design, or improvement.

Conocimientos

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical diagnosis

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen & 5S

Process validation

SMED

Molding processes

Training operators

Educación

Technical degree in Electromechanics/Mechatronics/Electronics/Industrial Maintenance

University studies in related engineering

Herramientas

PLC programming

Vision systems

Robotics

Measuring instruments

Descripción del empleo

PSC Industries in Reynosa, Mexico, seeks an experienced maintenance specialist to support molding operations and process validation. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process issues, perform preventive maintenance, and lead tooling changes and SMED activities.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding or automated manufacturing, a technical degree, and knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams. Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.