Advanced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Schaefer Plastics Na Llc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines, robotics, and facility systems. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic issues with limited supervision and support production needs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial maintenance experience, strong schematic-reading skills, and the ability to train junior technicians while following safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance or related technical experience preferred.
• Injection molding maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Technical school, maintenance certification, military technical training, or apprenticeship experience is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, robotics, automation, and computerized maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, robotics, automation, and related production systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment issues with limited supervision.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical schematics, including symbols, wiring diagrams, component layouts, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, sensors, motors, controls, relays, switches, heaters, thermocouples, and related machine components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings, pressure issues, flow issues, leaks, and component failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules and recommend corrective actions when repeat issues are identified.
• Complete assigned work orders using a computerized maintenance system.
• Assist with mold changes, machine start-ups, equipment adjustments, and production support as needed.
• Operate shop equipment, including milling machines, band saws, drill presses, lathes, welders, concrete drills, torches, electrical testers, and other maintenance tools.
• Use electrical testing equipment, meters, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Monitor and maintain facility services, including water, compressed air, and electrical supply.
• Identify and communicate the need for spare or replacement parts.
• Support Tier I technicians by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and on-the-job training.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, and company safety standards.
• Support housekeeping, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Supervisory / mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance certification / technical training

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines, robotics, and facility systems. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic issues with limited supervision and support production needs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial maintenance experience, strong schematic-reading skills, and the ability to train junior technicians while following safety