3rd Shift Plastics Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package included

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) for a plastics manufacturer in Gardner, MA to support overnight operations on a 10:30 PM–7:30 AM schedule, ensuring safe and reliable equipment performance.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding equipment and related systems, interpret schematics and OEM docs, perform preventive maintenance, support machine and die changes, and document activity in the ERP system to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Programming, or Robotics; plus a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience working on and troubleshooting plastics manufacturing equipment, including injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, lubricants, and mechanical systems used in plastics processing equipment.
• Ability to read and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting components such as pumps, valves, and sensors across multiple equipment types.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs independently.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (IQMS preferred) and maintenance documentation processes.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs using schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation.
• Diagnose component-level issues including pumps, valves, sensors, and control systems.
• Resolve injection end issues using knowledge of machine tolerances and component clearances.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Support machine changes and die changes to meet production schedules.
• Wire controllers to equipment, label wiring for safety, and document system updates.
• Monitor equipment performance and resolve downtime issues.
• Complete and track work orders, PMs, and maintenance activity within ERP system (IQMS).
• Maintain organized maintenance stockroom and spare parts tracking.

Job description

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) for a plastics manufacturer in Gardner, MA to support overnight operations on a 10:30 PM–7:30 AM schedule, ensuring safe and reliable equipment performance.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding equipment and related systems, interpret schematics and OEM docs, perform preventive maintenance, support machine and die changes, and document activity in the ERP system to minimize downtime.