Hands-On Injection Molding Equipment Technician

Micron Solutions; Fitchburg (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Solutions in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to support our molding operations. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining injection molding presses and related equipment, including robotics, dryers, chillers, and conveyors, to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in plastics manufacturing, with proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, read

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read basic mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical issues on molding equipment
• Diagnose injection molding press failures and make repairs to minimize production downtime
• Maintain and repair robots, dryers, chillers, thermolators, conveyors, material handling equipment, and other molding support systems
• Troubleshoot sensors, motors, relays, heaters, controls, and other electrical components
• Support installation, startup, relocation, and commissioning of injection molding equipment
• Partner with Process Technicians to identify and resolve equipment-related molding issues
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend long-term corrective actions
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and maintain accurate equipment records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and uptime
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements
• Support ISO 13485 quality system and documentation requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Production, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Troubleshooting electronics

Mechanical skills

Pneumatic systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Micron Solutions in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to support our molding operations. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining injection molding presses and related equipment, including robotics, dryers, chillers, and conveyors, to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in plastics manufacturing, with proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, read