Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

FG Clean Wipes; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FG Clean Wipes in Chicopee, MA is seeking a maintenance technician to keep all production equipment in good working order. You will work with production, quality, engineering and plant management to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining records, handling spare parts, and communicating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with 5+ years in injection molding setup/processing.
• Ability to operate forklift equipment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and performing light machining.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth, with willingness to keep skills current.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, English read/write.
• Ability to work under time pressure, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. reading and typing/writing.

Responsibilities

• Minimize machine downtime by responding to equipment breakdowns quickly and getting equipment back online, or swapping a spare machine as quickly as possible.
• Minimize machine downtime by setting up new jobs quickly.
• Proactively maintain all equipment in good running condition by means of an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain records using the Daily Maintenance log and Preventive Maintenance data bases.
• Keep spare parts area clean and organized. Order spare parts and maintain records using parts order forms.
• Conduct and document emergency lighting, fire extinguisher and emergency door inspections.
• Leave all worksites clean and organized upon completion of work.
• Recommend process or equipment improvements, utilizing quality and engineering resources to gain appropriate approvals.
• Communicate with suppliers and contractors where assigned.
• Communicate internally using E-Mail and attachments in WORD and EXCEL.
• Manage priorities appropriately.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Hand tools

English communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Light machining

Hand tools

Job description

FG Clean Wipes in Chicopee, MA is seeking a maintenance technician to keep all production equipment in good working order. You will work with production, quality, engineering and plant management to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining records, handling spare parts, and communicating with suppliers.