3rd Shift Injection Molding Technician

PSI Molded Plastics Indiana Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI Molded Plastics Marion in Marion, SC is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plastic injection molding machines and facility systems, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across Production, Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certification, or formal training in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining and repairing plastic injection molding equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery and automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on plastic injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Perform maintenance on injection molding presses, including clamping/injection units and hydraulic/electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment (dryers, chillers, grinders, conveyors, robotics).
• Read electrical schematics and control diagrams; troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs and automation systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance and document work orders and repairs.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering and Quality to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Preventive maintenance

Robotics

Schematics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance Training

Mechatronics Certification

Electrical Technology Training

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Electrical Diagnostics

Job description

PSI Molded Plastics Marion in Marion, SC is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plastic injection molding machines and facility systems, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across Production, Engineering and Quality teams.