Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Paycom - ATS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Micron Solutions is seeking an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to support our molding operations in Fitchburg, MA. This role requires hands-on maintenance of injection molding presses, robotics, dryers, chillers, and related equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in industrial maintenance within plastics manufacturing, with strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 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 reading basic mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical issues on molding equipment.
• Diagnose press failures and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair robots, dryers, chillers, conveyors, and other molding support systems.
• Troubleshoot sensors, motors, relays, heaters, and controls.
• Support installation, startup, relocation, and commissioning of molding equipment.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Identify recurring problems and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and maintain equipment records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on equipment reliability.

Skills

Injection molding

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Robotics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Robotics

Industrial controls

Schematic reading

Job description

Injection Molding Maintenance Technicianfitchburg, MA 01420Injection 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 SummaryMicron 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 OfferCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time offStable, growing medical device and contract manufacturing environmentOpportunities for training and career advancementKey ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding presses and auxiliary equipmentTroubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical issues on molding equipmentDiagnose injection molding press failures and make repairs to minimize production downtimeMaintain and repair robots, dryers, chillers, thermolators, conveyors, material handling equipment, and other molding support systemsTroubleshoot sensors, motors, relays, heaters, controls, and other electrical componentsSupport installation, startup, relocation, and commissioning of injection molding equipmentPartner with Process Technicians to identify and resolve equipment-related molding issuesIdentify recurring equipment problems and recommend long-term corrective actionsComplete preventive maintenance work orders and maintain accurate equipment recordsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and uptimeFollow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirementsSupport ISO 13485 quality system and documentation requirementsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentWork closely with Process Technicians, Production, Engineering, and Manufacturing teamsQualificationsRequired ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including injection molding or plastics manufacturingHands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipmentStrong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skillsExperience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs in a manufacturing environmentAbility to read basic mechanical and electrical schematicsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independentlyAbility to safely lift up to 50 poundsPreferred ExperienceExperience with Engel, Arburg, Sodick, Toyo, or similar injection molding pressesExperience with molding support equipment such as robots, dryers, chillers, thermolators, conveyors, and material handling systemsExperience with automation and electrical controlsFamiliarity with preventive maintenance or CMMS systemsExperience in a medical device or ISO 13485 manufacturing environmentWhat We're Looking ForWe 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 AuthorizationApplicants 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.PM21Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly WagePI67cf1c7ae324-25404-41205658