Industrial Maintenance Technician — Injection & Auxiliary Systems

Texas Injection Molding LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Injection Molding LLC is seeking a reliability-focused technician to steward our injection molding assets and supporting utilities on site in Houston. You’ll keep equipment calibrated, maintain tight documentation, and manage budgets while responding decisively when a line goes down.

In the first 90 days you’ll map presses and facility systems to a preventive maintenance plan, establish calibration cadences, and drive root-cause analyses to reduce downtime; you’ll also maintain inventory

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in industrial maintenance with injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment utilization and availability.
• Author and execute PM procedures for presses and auxiliaries (granulators, dryers, water tower, chiller, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on production and facility equipment.
• Specify and recommend auxiliary equipment purchases that enhance reliability and throughput.
• Operate mobile equipment as needed: forklifts, scissor lifts, and skid loaders.
• Maintain thorough records of PMs, installations, structural repairs, work orders, and facility operating reports.
• Control maintenance costs by monitoring inventory and expenses.
• Provide technical support for facility infrastructure: electrical systems, building projects, and plumbing.
• Lead continuous improvement; keep work areas and company grounds safe, orderly, and aligned with 5S.
• Remain on call 24/7 for maintenance issues that could impact customer deliveries.
• Complete additional related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Industrial electrical/electronic

Injection molding equipment

Reading schematics

PLC controls knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Own the uptime

We’re looking for a reliability-focused technician to steward our injection molding assets and supporting utilities. You’ll be the calm in the storm—keeping equipment calibrated, documentation tight, and budgets on track—while responding decisively when a line goes down.

Your impact in the first 90 days

• Map every injection press, auxiliary, and facility system to a preventive maintenance plan, then close gaps in procedures and documentation.
• Establish a calibration cadence for machine controls; verify screw and barrel condition against minimum requirements.
• Stabilize top downtime drivers through root cause analysis and rapid countermeasures.
• Baseline parts inventory and maintenance spend; implement controls to protect the budget.

What you’ll handle

• Partner with the Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment utilization and availability.
• Author and execute PM procedures for presses and auxiliaries (granulators, dryers, water tower, chiller, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on production and facility equipment.
• Specify and recommend auxiliary equipment purchases that enhance reliability and throughput.
• Operate mobile equipment as needed: forklifts, scissor lifts, and skid loaders.
• Maintain thorough records of PMs, installations, structural repairs, work orders, and facility operating reports.
• Control maintenance costs by monitoring inventory and expenses.
• Provide technical support for facility infrastructure: electrical systems, building projects, and plumbing.
• Lead continuous improvement; keep work areas and company grounds safe, orderly, and aligned with 5S.
• Remain on call 24/7 for maintenance issues that could impact customer deliveries.
• Complete additional related tasks as assigned.

What you bring

Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in industrial maintenance with injection molding machinery; blow molding or extrusion experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated mechanical know-how across hydraulics, pumps, and motors.
• Strong electrical background: read schematics and troubleshoot complex wiring and control systems.
• Track record of timely, cost-effective repairs and sound troubleshooting.

Skills and traits

• Can-do, self-motivated, and clear communicator (written and verbal).
• Decisive and data-driven; exercises good judgment under pressure.
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings plus electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Expertise with industrial electrical control and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient diagnosing single- and three-phase motors.
• Familiarity with logic/PLC controls is a plus.
• Works independently; drives projects and continuous improvement to completion.

Performance metrics

• Machine downtime reduction
• Preventive maintenance execution and documentation quality
• Maintenance and repair cost adherence to budget

Proficiencies

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Industrial electrical/electronic systems
• Injection molding processes and equipment

Equipment portfolio

• Injection molding machines (Toyo, Milacron, Toshiba, Nissei)