Injection Molding Maintenance Tech & Automation Specialist

Monoflo International; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Christmas shutdown

Raffles for tickets

Local prize raffles

Job summary

Monoflo International in Ottawa, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, robots, and related equipment across the facility. You will provide remote support to technicians, coordinate parts, and work with vendors to maintain target production utilization.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to read schematics and blueprints, and a willingness to provide after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Maintenance working with plastic injection molding machines.
• Knowledge of injection molding machine processes and parameters.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to locate information.
• Experience diagnosing fluid systems (hydraulic and air).
• Use computers and data systems to compile/analyze information.
• Clear verbal and written communication required.
• Attention to detail with urgency to improve utilization.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement.
• Availability to provide remote support after-hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Reduce production downtime through root cause analysis and data-driven troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and servo controls.
• Read pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Monitor machine performance to meet utilization KPIs.
• Schedule PMs and repairs within the production schedule.
• Coordinate vendor visits and parts purchases.
• Provide process and maintenance support after hours/weekends.
• Train production technicians in processing and automation.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other site equipment.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Root cause analysis

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Communication skills

Remote support availability

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Monoflo International in Ottawa, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, robots, and related equipment across the facility. You will provide remote support to technicians, coordinate parts, and work with vendors to maintain target production utilization.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to read schematics and blueprints, and a willingness to provide after-hours support.