Injection Molding Maintenance Technician | 12‑Hour Shifts, 3‑Day Weekend

American Plastics, LLC; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Plastics, LLC in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on injection-molding equipment. You will perform daily preventative maintenance, support continuous improvement, and ensure safety with lockout/tagout procedures.

The ideal candidate has prior maintenance experience (injection molding a plus), can read schematics, and holds a valid driver’s license with forklift adaptability.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Able to work a 12-hour shift.
• Prior maintenance technician experience required (injection molding a plus).
• Read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Valid driver’s license; forklift experience or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of welding, brazing, soldering, refrigeration repair, or machine shop basics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and read electrical prints.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Maintain injection-m molding equipment with preventive care.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures on equipment.
• Identify root causes and implement durable improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve equipment failures.
• Perform daily checks on machinery per preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain plant facilities and related equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English literacy

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding

Brazing/Soldering

Refrigeration repair

Machine shop knowledge

Job description

American Plastics, LLC in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on injection-molding equipment. You will perform daily preventative maintenance, support continuous improvement, and ensure safety with lockout/tagout procedures.

The ideal candidate has prior maintenance experience (injection molding a plus), can read schematics, and holds a valid driver’s license with forklift adaptability.