Industrial Maintenance Tech Lead

Standex Engraving Group; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Engraving is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Fraser, MI to ensure all lamination, injection molding machinery, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during startup and ramp-up. The role requires a dependable, skilled professional with a strong maintenance background and a focus on safety and reliability.

The candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with production teams to improve equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic, or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and support equipment to ensure readiness for plant startup and sustained production.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
• Perform mold setup, alignment, and calibration to support efficient production launches.
• Maintain all machinery and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and execute periodic maintenance operations.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory through the procurement department, ensuring an adequate supply for uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards to promote a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, commitment, and a positive work attitude in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Injection molding maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance

Tools

PLCs

HVAC

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Fraser, MI
Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician ensures all soft trim lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production. This role requires a dependable, committed professional with a positive attitude and a strong background in industrial maintenance. The Maintenance Technicianis a crucial part of our team, as they are responsible for all building and machinery maintenance as well as trouble shooting and repairs. All applicants must have critical problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new processes and techniques. Previous experience in maintenance is critical.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and support equipment to ensure readiness for plant startup and sustained production.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
• Perform mold setup, alignment, and calibration to support efficient production launches.
• Maintain all machinery and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and execute periodic maintenance operations.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory through the procurement department, ensuring an adequate supply for uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards to promote a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, commitment, and a positive work attitude in all maintenance activities.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic, or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds

What We Value

• Proven dependability and commitment to equipment reliability and plant success.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with 12VDC up to 480VAC 3-phase power.
• Quick learning skills with the ability to retain many small details; must be solution minded.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if/when necessary for on-time delivery.
• Must be punctual.
• Positive work attitude and ability to work collaboratively with production teams.