Molding Equipment Reliability Technician: Precision PM

Thogus Products Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thogus Products Company in Avon Lake, OH, is seeking an Injection Molding Equipment Reliability Technician to keep complex molding assets, automation, and facility systems running at peak performance through disciplined troubleshooting, preventive care, and precision repair.

You will investigate failures, perform preventive maintenance, document outcomes, train others, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting expertise.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics experience, including troubleshooting.
• Industrial electrical systems knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Proficiency with hydraulic systems and components.
• Direct exposure to injection molding operations.
• Blueprint reading capability.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes on injection molding machines, robotics, material handling, and cells.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support building and facility maintenance, including critical systems that govern manufacturing facility controls.
• Use Plan-Do-Check-Act methodologies to troubleshoot on the floor and deploy sustainable solutions that prevent repeat failures.
• Visually inspect and listen to equipment to pinpoint malfunctions; dismantle assemblies as needed to access problem areas.
• Measure components for wear or misalignment; remove and replace defective drive mechanism and hydraulic parts.
• Locate damaged air and hydraulic lines; measure, cut, thread, and install new piping with precision.
• Start and restart equipment after repairs to validate success, document outcomes, and minimize downtime before returning machines to production.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on primary machines, auxiliary equipment, automation cells, and facility assets.
• Conduct safety inspections on equipment and the facility; adhere to all safety regulations and recommend mitigations for human and equipment risks.
• Document all findings during preventive and corrective activities for traceability and continuous improvement.
• Assist with maintenance tasks related to tooling and production equipment to ensure readiness for applications.
• Train, mentor, and coach fellow technicians on maintenance and repair best practices.
• Show regular, punctual attendance—be present, on time, and ready to work each day—and take on additional responsibilities that support the organization’s success.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Injection molding

Blueprint reading

Tools

ERP software

Industrial robots

Power tools

Injection molding machines

Molding machine brands

Job description

Thogus Products Company in Avon Lake, OH, is seeking an Injection Molding Equipment Reliability Technician to keep complex molding assets, automation, and facility systems running at peak performance through disciplined troubleshooting, preventive care, and precision repair.

You will investigate failures, perform preventive maintenance, document outcomes, train others, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to safety regulations.