Injection Molding Maintenance 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

# Injection Molding Maintenance Technicianfitchburg, MA 01420## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly## Injection Molding Maintenance TechnicianMicron Solutions is a multifaceted contract manufacturing organization specializing in thermoplastic injection molding, precision machining and finishing, automated assembly, and silver-plated medical sensors for disposable electrodes. We partner with companies of all sizes to deliver manufacturing and assembly solutions that support their success. Our 120,000-square-foot facility in Fitchburg, MA supports projects from concept through commercialization.## **Position Summary**Micron Solutions is seeking an experienced **Injection Molding Maintenance Technician** to support our injection molding operations.This is a **hands-on equipment maintenance role focused specifically on injection molding presses and the equipment that supports the molding process**, including robotics, dryers, chillers, thermolators, conveyors, material handling systems, and other auxiliary equipment.The ideal candidate has worked directly on **injection molding equipment** and is experienced troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems in a plastics manufacturing environment.**This is not a machinist position. Hands-on injection molding equipment maintenance experience is required.**## **What We Offer*** Competitive compensation* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off* Stable, growing medical device and contract manufacturing environment* Opportunities for training and career advancement## **Key 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## Qualifications**Required Experience*** High School Diploma or GED* **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**Preferred Experience*** Experience with **Engel, Arburg, Sodick, Toyo, or similar injection molding presses*** Experience with molding support equipment such as **robots, dryers, chillers, thermolators, conveyors, and material handling systems*** Experience with automation and electrical controls* Familiarity with preventive maintenance or CMMS systems* Experience in a medical device or ISO 13485 manufacturing environment**What We're Looking For**We are looking for a **hands-on maintenance technician with injection molding experience** who can troubleshoot equipment issues, identify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical problems, and safely get molding equipment back into production.**Work Authorization**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Micron Solutions is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future and does not offer relocation assistance.**Direct injection molding or plastics equipment maintenance experience is required.****PM21**