Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

MANN+HUMMEL; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL Portage, MI is seeking a maintenance technician focused on injection molding production lines. You will troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment, respond to downtime, and support mold changes and setup activities.

The role requires reading electrical schematics, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to maximize uptime and efficiency. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or vocational education in maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and manufacturing support systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support mold changeovers and equipment setup activities as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, and automated production equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately within the maintenance management system.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical maintenance training

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production equipment with a primary focus on injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production equipment with a primary focus on injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Main Tasks

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and manufacturing support systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support mold changeovers and equipment setup activities as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, and automated production equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately within the maintenance management system.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Your Profile

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or vocational education in maintenance-related disciplines preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting injection molding machines
• Knowledge of mold cooling systems, resin handling systems, dryers, and auxiliary equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to support production requirements.