Injection Molding Maintenance Technician | Plant Uptime

Colonial Group; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in United States, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production.

You will troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, perform mold setup and calibration, and collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic, or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Proven dependability and commitment to equipment reliability and plant success.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with 12VDC up to 480VAC 3-phase power.
• Quick learning skills with the ability to retain many small details; must be solution minded.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if/when necessary for on-time delivery.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds.
• Positive work attitude and ability to work collaboratively with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and support equipment to ensure readiness for plant startup and sustained production.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
• Perform mold setup, alignment, and calibration to support efficient production launches.
• Maintain all machinery and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and execute periodic maintenance operations.
• Order and manage spare parts inventory through the procurement department, ensuring an adequate supply for uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards to promote a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, commitment, and a positive work attitude in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical diploma

Job description

Colonial Group in United States, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production.

You will troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, perform mold setup and calibration, and collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance while maintaining safety and compliance.