Injection Molding Maintenance Technician- Uptime Specialist

Ashton North LLC; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Fraser, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machinery, robots, and facility systems to support plant startup and continuous production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a technical maintenance background, 3+ years in injection molding maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to work with PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, HVAC, and plumbing.

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; plastic injection mold experience preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Proven dependability and commitment to equipment reliability.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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 collaborate 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

Problem solving

Dependability

Team collaboration

Initiative

Learning ability

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma in industrial maintenance

Tools

PLCs

Hydraulics

Robotics

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

HVAC

Plumbing

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Fraser, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machinery, robots, and facility systems to support plant startup and continuous production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a technical maintenance background, 3+ years in injection molding maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to work with PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, HVAC, and plumbing.