Maintenance Technician

Plastic Molding Manufacturing; Chestnut Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Plastic Molding Manufacturing in Chestnut Ridge seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair plastic injection molding machinery. The role requires prior experience in injection molding maintenance, including troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

Ideal candidates should be able to read blueprints and communicate effectively in English. The position offers a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with plastic injection molding maintenance is required.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plastic injection molding machinery.
• Troubleshoot and inspect mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on machines.

Skills

Plastic injection molding maintenance experience

Ability to read blueprints

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Communication in English

Job description

• Position: Maintenance Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)
• Location: Lancaster, PA (On‑Site)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Compensation: Dependent on Experience
• Employment Type: Full‑Time, Direct Hire

Position Summary

This role is responsible for performing maintenance and repair on all plastic injection molding machinery and equipment including robots, chillers, thermolators and hot running systems.

Essential Functions

• Repairing, troubleshooting, and inspecting all mechanical, electrical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Performing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on machines and robots according to specifications.
• Regularly checking heater bands, rings and pulling screws/barrels.
• Safely utilizing the proper equipment to access jobs to both remove and install parts.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Prior plastic injection molding maintenance experience (required).
• Ability to follow established procedures, read blueprints and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of auxiliary, electrical, and hydraulic equipment, robots and machines.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in loud manufacturing environment.
• Occasional need to bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking / standing.

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided group life insurance and AD&D.
• Company provided short‑term disability coverage.
• Optional long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.

Note

• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Pre‑employment background checks are required for all applicants who accept an offer. Offers are contingent upon a report which is acceptable to the company.
• The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.