Molding Maintenance Technician

AreOnePath; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AreOnePath in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Maintenance Mold Technician to support the production of rigid packaging components by installing, setting up, and maintaining molding tools and molds. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime while ensuring part quality.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain efficient

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with molding equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliable operations.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and maintain molds and associated tooling to support production.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues affecting molding equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molding equipment to reduce failures and downtime.
• Minimize production interruptions while ensuring consistent part quality.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in required maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with production teams on continuous improvement, reliability, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Maintenance Mold Technician supports safe, efficient production of rigid packaging components by installing, setting up, and maintaining molding tools and molds.

• Install, set up, and maintain molds and associated tooling to support production.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues affecting molding equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molding equipment to reduce failures and downtime.
• Minimize production interruptions while ensuring consistent part quality.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in required maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with production teams on continuous improvement, reliability, and safety initiatives.

Key qualifications/skills:

hands-on maintenance experience with molding equipment and tooling; strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; commitment to safety, quality, and reliable operations; effective communication and teamwork skills.