Injection Molding Maintenance Technician- B Shift

SLMP; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SLMP is seeking a maintenance technician to install, service, and optimize injection molding production machinery, including horizontal machines, robots, automated cells, and ancillary equipment. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, designing improvements, and supporting tooling changes in a new facility.

Responsibilities include leading improvements, training new staff, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience in plastic transformation (injection molding, extrusion or blow molding) with relevant machinery brands.
• 2+ years in production environment repairing and maintaining injection molding machinery and tooling.
• Strong understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance processes.
• Mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or 13485.
• Fluent English.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Perform corrective maintenance when a line is down.
• Assist with machine changeovers.
• Adjust machines to maintain productivity.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
• Train new employees on operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain spare parts and tool benches.
• Support safety guidelines.
• Ensure machine safety and proper operation.
• Assist with startup/shutdown procedures.
• Document adjustments and maintenance work.
• Waste disposal management.
• Assist facilities maintenance as needed.
• Uphold company core values.
• Attend scheduled meetings.
• Clock in/out accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Follow OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Manage stress and deadlines.
• Adhere to safety standards to avoid injuries.
• Follow policies to avoid warnings.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Robotic automation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

ISO knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ARBURG

Wittmann

SEPRO

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

This position is responsible for installation and maintenance of injection molding production machinery such as horizontal injection molding machines, 3 axis robots, automated cells, material loaders, material dryers, water chillers, temperature control units, hot runner controllers, end of arm tooling, etc. Must be able to maintain the equipment in good working condition and to execute planned maintenance and corrective maintenance. Analyze our existing custom production machinery for areas of improvement, designing necessary custom parts for the machinery, and working with the Injection Molding Department to design the most efficient production layout in our new facility. This position is also responsible for tooling changes as well as preventive maintenance and minor repairs of injection molding tooling.

Duties and Responsibilities (essential duties are italicized)

• 1. Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled following the proper lock out tag out procedures.
• 2. Performs corrective or reactive maintenance when a line is down.
• 3. Assists with changeovers of the machines as scheduled to accommodate the production schedule.
• 4. Adjusts the machines as necessary to maintain the productivity on the machines.
• 5. Leads and supports continuous improvement projects.
• 6. Supports new employees on the proper training of using, troubleshooting and maintaining the machinery.
• 7. Keep the spare parts and maintenance work bench and tool carts in order, clean and safe.
• 8. Support the safety committee to ensure all the guidelines and regulations are being followed
• 9. Responsible for machine safety and proper operation.
• 10. Help during the startup and shutdown procedures in production
• 11. Fill out the proper documentation when performing adjustments, preventive or reactive maintenance.
• 12. Waste disposal management and proper documentation
• 13. Assist with facilities maintenance as needed
• 14. Performs in a manner consistent with company Core Values and Purpose.
• 15. Attends all scheduled meetings, missing no more than 10% annually.
• 16. Clocks in and out for work and lunch with no more than 1 error per month.
• 17. Provides excellent customer service.
• 18. Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines.
• 19. Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
• 20. Manages any stress on the job, including but not limited to meeting deadlines.
• 21. Adheres to company safety standards at all times, such that no serious (requiring medical attention) injury occurred during the prior 12-month period.
• 22. Follows other policies and procedures such that there are no verbal or written warnings during the evaluation period.

The duties described above are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2.At least 2 years experience working in a plastic transformation process such as injection molding, extrusion or blow molding and preferably exposed to machinery brands such as ARBURG, Wittman and SEPRO
• 3. At least 2 years’ experience in a production environment repairing and maintaining injection molding machinery, injection molding tooling, robotic automation systems.
• 4. Excellent understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance processes.
• 5. Mechanical skills needed to perform maintenance and must have proven experience and ability in mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance troubleshooting techniques.
• 6. Able to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts.
• 7. Able to read/comprehend instructions given through electronic/mechanical instruction books, including electric, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams.
• 8. Familiarity with implementing or maintaining equipment and facilities based on ISO9001 or 13485.
• 9. Fluently speak, read, and write English.
• 10. Skilled in time management.
• 11. Skilled in multi-tasking.
• 12. Demo