Mechatronics Maintenance Technician — Injection Molding

Thogus Injection Molding; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thogus Injection Molding in Avon Lake, OH, is seeking a Reliability Technician to lead maintenance on molding presses, robots, and facility systems. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and document findings to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electrical systems, plus the ability to read blueprints and work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting proficiency.
• Industrial electrical systems knowledge in a manufacturing setting.
• Injection molding equipment experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic drive components.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into underperforming assets to identify root causes and fixes.
• Plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support general facility repairs and maintenance of critical control systems.
• Use PDCA to structure troubleshooting and verify results.
• Diagnose faults by sight, sound, and measurement; access and repair equipment.
• Document findings for traceability and continuous improvement.
• Coach peers to raise team capability and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Industrial electrical knowledge

Hydraulic components expertise

Injection molding experience

Blueprint reading

Tools

ERP software

Industrial robots

HVAC systems

Job description

Join the Reliability MissionDo you get energized by tough problems—like tracking a recurring hydraulic leak back to a misaligned component, documenting the root cause, and preventing it from ever returning? If so, your mindset belongs here.Why This Role MattersOur injection molding operation depends on precise mechatronic systems, automated cells, and facility controls. Your mission: increase reliability, protect operators and equipment, and reduce downtime through disciplined PDCA problem-solving and meticulous maintenance execution.What You'll DoLead investigations into underperforming or failed manufacturing assets to identify root causes and implement long-term fixes.Plan and perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across molding presses, robots, and material handling equipment.Support general building and facility repairs, including maintenance of critical systems tied to manufacturing facility controls.Use Plan-Do-Check-Act to structure troubleshooting, validate results, and avoid repeat issues.Rely on sight, sound, and measurement to diagnose faults; dismantle equipment to access and correct problems.Measure parts for wear and misalignment; replace worn drive and hydraulic components.Detect damaged air and hydraulic piping; measure, cut, thread, and install replacements.Start and restart equipment post-repair to verify performance before releasing assets back to production, minimizing downtime.Execute routine and preventive maintenance on machines, auxiliary equipment, automation cells, and facility systems.Follow all safety regulations; complete safety inspections and propose risk-reduction actions for people and equipment.Document findings and actions during PMs and repairs for traceability and continuous improvement.Assist with maintenance for tooling and production equipment to ensure application readiness.Coach and mentor peers to elevate team capability.Demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance and contribute to additional tasks that enable organizational success.Your BackgroundMechanical troubleshooting proficiencyPneumatics experience and troubleshooting skillsHydraulics experienceIndustrial electrical systems knowledge and practical experienceExpertise with hydraulic systems and componentsHands-on injection molding experienceAbility to read and interpret blueprintsPlatforms & ToolsHVAC systemsInjection molding machines (Toshiba, Arburg, Engel, Nissei, Sumitomo)Power toolsERP softwareIndustrial robotsBring your curiosity, precision, and drive—and help us build a safer, more reliable molding operation every day.