Injection Molding Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Midwest Plastic Engineering, Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Midwest Plastic Engineering, Inc. in Sturgis, MI seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair injection molding machines and supporting equipment in the Maintenance Department.

The role emphasizes reading schematics and electrical knowledge, with injection molding experience preferred, on a 1st shift (7:30am-4pm) schedule. Ideal candidates bring understanding of hydraulic/electrical systems, good communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read schematics preferred.
• Capable of wiring electrical circuits preferred.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems preferred.
• Experience in injection molding preferred.
• Good communication skills and able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintaining and repairing injection molding machines ranging from 75T to 850T.
• Assist maintaining all supporting equipment: conveyors, grinders, pneumatic systems, water heaters, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and work from schematics.
• Conduct preventative maintenance duties per documented schedules.
• Document all repairs and preventative maintenance activities to comply with ISO requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Cross train in mold setting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Wiring electrical circuits

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Midwest Plastic Engineering, Inc. in Sturgis, MI seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair injection molding machines and supporting equipment in the Maintenance Department.

The role emphasizes reading schematics and electrical knowledge, with injection molding experience preferred, on a 1st shift (7:30am-4pm) schedule. Ideal candidates bring understanding of hydraulic/electrical systems, good communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.