Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Shelby American, Inc.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing injection molding machines and ancillary equipment. You will play a crucial role in maintaining production efficiency by performing preventative maintenance and coordinating repairs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical and electrical systems, along with a strong work ethic and reliability. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Health savings account

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to read schematics essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair injection molding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to limit production downtime.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and parts ordering.

Skills

Maintenance of injection molding machines

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to train others

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance degree

Tools

Multimeter

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Description

Matrix Plastic Products is seeking a hands-on, motivated, and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our injection molding team and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance across primary machines and ancillary equipment. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting production in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing all injection molding machines (including Engel, Plus-tech, Shibaura, JSW, and Wittmann machines), Yushin robots, chillers, thermolators, dryers, granulators, etc. The role will coordinate with outside vendors and also support automation integration efforts as needed. Applicable technical training also available through Matrix during employment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and coordinate repair of all major equipment systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on injection molding machines, robots, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
• Limit production downtime through efficient and effective efforts
• Perform PMs on all injection molding machines and equipment
• Modify, repair, and rebuild plant machinery and equipment
• Provide detailed instructions to others on how to repair or maintain equipment
• Properly wire control cabinets to a schematic diagram

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the automation team
• Identify and implement improvements to production to create cost reductions and improve performance
• Recommend cost-effective risk mitigations and equipment redundancies to support production uptime
• Complete all repair work on time and within budget
• Coordinate ordering of replacement parts and installation
• Oversee machine calibration
• Must have basic knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Complete special projects as needed
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs/ladders
• Constantly position self to maintain and monitor equipment & machinery
• Use of tools and controls, as well as reaching
• Regular use of personal protective equipment

Required Skill/Knowledge:

• Previous experience maintaining or installing plastic injection molding machines & ancillary processing equipment: 5+ years (Required)
• Experience with electrical systems and schematics
• Experience with material conveyor systems and dehumidification systems
• Able to understand machine manuals, blueprints, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Know how to use a multimeter/multitester/VOM
• Mechanical aptitude
• Reliability & strong work ethic
• Ability to train others
• Ability to follow company procedures and work instructions

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Experience in programming automation equipment
• Good math skills
• Attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills

Education Level / Required Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Industrial Maintenance degree preferred or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $30-35/hr, depending on experience.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full-time.
• Shift and Schedule: Day shift, 8-10 hour shift, Mon-Fri
• Location: Wood Dale, IL (100% on-site, in-person)