Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Syndicate; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Syndicate in Kokomo, IN is seeking an experienced technician to operate and maintain plastic injection molding machines. The role involves setting up robots, molds, and workstations, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting a range of equipment problems.

Ideal candidates have vocational training and 3–5 years in plastic injection molding, with reading blueprints and basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge. OSHA safety adherence is essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Vocational certificates preferred or equivalent on-the-job training in two or more areas (welding, electrical, hydraulic).
• Three to five years’ experience in Plastic Injection Molding is preferred.
• Read and understand electrical wiring and machine blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Operate hydraulic and electric molding machines across multiple platforms.
• Prepare machines for production by setting up robots, molds, and workstations.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and operational problems.
• Repair and diagnose problems with support equipment such as thermolators, chillers, air compressors.
• Install, repair, and maintain production equipment from routine to complex tasks.
• Maintain equipment files including maintenance records and schedules.
• Keep tools organized and use corporate tool account as needed.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on all machines and work areas.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Team communication

Education

Vocational certificates

Job description

Syndicate in Kokomo, IN is seeking an experienced technician to operate and maintain plastic injection molding machines. The role involves setting up robots, molds, and workstations, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting a range of equipment problems.

Ideal candidates have vocational training and 3–5 years in plastic injection molding, with reading blueprints and basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge. OSHA safety adherence is essential in this hands-on position.