Maintenance Lead: Injection Molding & Automation

ITW Automotive Group; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive Group seeks a Maintenance Lead to install, maintain, modify, and repair injection molding and automated equipment, with additional building maintenance duties. This role supervises 3 direct reports and reports to the Maintenance Manager, coordinating vendors and parts orders to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of electromechanical technical experience, preferably in plastics, with PLC troubleshooting, blueprints literacy, and strong

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of technical experience in manufacturing or plastics.
• Electromechanical background with hands-on machine troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee vendors and parts for facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair molding and automated machinery.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance per schedule.
• Maintain repair records and ensure OSHA safety compliance.
• Lead and develop a small maintenance team and coordinate OT as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electromechanical Technology degree

Certifications: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical

Job description

ITW Automotive Group seeks a Maintenance Lead to install, maintain, modify, and repair injection molding and automated equipment, with additional building maintenance duties. This role supervises 3 direct reports and reports to the Maintenance Manager, coordinating vendors and parts orders to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of electromechanical technical experience, preferably in plastics, with PLC troubleshooting, blueprints literacy, and strong