Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

Advance Services Inc.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

PTO

Referral incentives

Job summary

Advance Services Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep plastic injection molding machines and production equipment running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and experience with machinery, hydraulics, and automated equipment. Responsibilities include mold changes, setup of molds and cycle settings, and repairs across hydraulic, electrical, and robotic systems to support continuous production.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical school graduate or 2+ years of equivalent field experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge and understanding of injection molding processes.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanical systems, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply the metric system and basic algebra.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Perform mold changes, adjustments, color changes, and cleaning or replacement of ejector nozzles.
• Set up and adjust molds, machine temperatures, mold conditions, and injection molding cycle settings.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical controls, heaters, dryers, robots, and mold-cooling equipment.
• Set up and adjust robots, automation lines, conveyor belts, and other production equipment.
• Perform machine shutdowns and startups as needed to support production.
• Complete mold change reports, troubleshooting reports, and mold condition reports accurately.
• Enter mold change results into the appropriate system.
• Monitor machinery during operation to identify problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Electrical knowledge

Automation experience

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year technical school or 2+ years experience

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Robotics systems

Conveyor systems

Job description

Advance Services Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep plastic injection molding machines and production equipment running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and experience with machinery, hydraulics, and automated equipment. Responsibilities include mold changes, setup of molds and cycle settings, and repairs across hydraulic, electrical, and robotic systems to support continuous production.