Night Shift Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding

kreate; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay based on опыт

Stable night shift schedules

Clean, modern production facility

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Kreate seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep a high-volume injection molding operation running at peak efficiency. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines (80T–1500T), with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

This not an entry-level role; you must bring solid experience and be able to diagnose and fix complex equipment quickly. The position features a night shift (7PM-7:30AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule and growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (plastics or injection molding environment strongly preferred)
• Fluid power (hydraulics & pneumatics) troubleshooting, component replacement, and system adjustments
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting (480V, 240V, 120V, 24V DC, controls, and instrumentation)
• Pneumatic control systems (circuit design, valve banks, actuators, and air logic)
• Ability to read and work from electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve repetitive machine issues to eliminate production disruptions and reduce downtime.
• Perform machine adjustments, process tuning, mold changes, and start-up of injection molding presses as needed.
• Execute high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance on all production equipment, with strong focus on: Fluid power systems, Hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, hoses, and reservoirs; Advanced electrical systems (motors, VFDs, sensors, wiring, control panels, and safety circuits); Pneumatic controls (valves, actuators, air logic, regulators, and complete pneumatic circuits).
• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment, and conduits throughout the facility.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to troubleshoot efficiently.
• Perform general facility maintenance, repairs, and installations (lighting, compressed air lines, plumbing, etc.).
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and in safe operating condition.
• Provide clear hand-off communication to the incoming shift and escalate key issues to the Maintenance Lead and Production Manager.
• Work closely with the production team to support OEE goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete all assigned tasks and other duties as required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Fluid power troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate (preferred)

Tools

Wittmann robots

PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or Siemens)

Hydraulic/pneumatic components

Job description

Kreate seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep a high-volume injection molding operation running at peak efficiency. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines (80T–1500T), with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

This not an entry-level role; you must bring solid experience and be able to diagnose and fix complex equipment quickly. The position features a night shift (7PM-7:30AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule and growth