Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Freudenberg Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift) to maintain injection molding machines, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and ensure minimal downtime. Ideal candidates will have experience in injection molding machine repair and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time role located in Aurora, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding machine repair required.
• Ability to work posted shift (3rd shift, 10 pm - 6 am).
• Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines and processes.
• Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Service and repair support equipment for injection molding.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Electrical Repair

Pneumatics Troubleshooting

Maintenance and Repair Skills

Industrial Electrical Experience

Injection Molding Experience

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Injection Molding Machine

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines, associated processes, and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines.
• Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves. Technicians must be able to read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on these critical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls. This includes working with single-phase and three-phase power, motor controls, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Service and repair support equipment that is vital to the injection molding process. This includes thermolators (temperature Control Units), chillers, resin dryers, material loaders, and cooling towers.
• Perform regular equipment inspections, proactively identifying potential issues before they result in downtime and/or failure. Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand through incorporating proactive approaches.
• Complete work orders related to machine repairs and/or preventive maintenance and perform preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled. Troubleshoot complex equipment and processes and perform machinery/equipment repairs.
• Design, engineer, repair and/or fabricate basic machinery parts as required.
• Assist with Molding machines changeovers to other products.

Qualifications

• Ability to work posted shift (3rd shift, 10 pm - 6 am).
• Experience in injection molding machine repair required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting. Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots. Mold setup experience.
• Ability to utilize strong analytical skills to quickly diagnose the root cause of complex mechanical and electrical failures. This is essential for minimizing machine downtime and recurring issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with production staff, engineers, and management to coordinate maintenance activities and report on equipment status.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing