Plastics Maintenance Technician

Trotter Workforce; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fres-co in Souderton, PA, is seeking an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to service high-speed assembly machines. The role involves troubleshooting, TPM checks, 6S, and maintaining SQF-compliant cleanliness.

You will enter work orders, support Lean initiatives, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to hit uptime and quality targets. The ideal candidate has experience with 100–500 US ton molds, reads schematics, can lift heavy parts, and is able to work overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of injection molding maintenance experience
• Experience with hot runner systems, pneumatic gate valves, and mechanical side cores
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with high-speed automated equipment (100–500 US tons)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed assembly and injection molding machines
• Follow supervisor and manager direction for production scheduling, maintenance, and problem resolution
• Maintain a clean, safe, and SQF-compliant work environment
• Enter and track work orders for maintenance issues
• Perform TPM checks, 6S activities, and daily/weekly cleaning according to Master Cleaning Schedule
• Maintain spare parts inventory to support production equipment
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve uptime and quality targets
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Cover opposite shifts, provide on-call support, and work overtime as needed, including weekends and emergencies
• Support molding operations based on production schedule and workload
• Train and support new hires and incumbent team members
• Perform other duties as assigned; Fres-co reserves the right to modify job responsibilities

Job description

Souderton, United States

Hourly Rate based on experience and will be discussed during initial phone screen

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed assembly and injection molding machines
  
• Follow supervisor and manager direction for production scheduling, maintenance, and problem resolution
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and SQF-compliant work environment
  
• Enter and track work orders for maintenance issues
  
• Perform TPM checks, 6S activities, and daily/weekly cleaning according to Master Cleaning Schedule
  
• Maintain spare parts inventory to support production equipment
  
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve uptime and quality targets
  
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Cover opposite shifts, provide on-call support, and work overtime as needed, including weekends and emergencies
  
• Support molding operations based on production schedule and workload
  
• Train and support new hires and incumbent team members
  
• Perform other duties as assigned; Fres-co reserves the right to modify job responsibilities
  

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of injection molding maintenance experience, including hot runner systems, pneumatic gate valves, and mechanical side cores
  
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
  
• Minimum 1 year experience with high-speed automated equipment
  
• Experience installing and setting up high-cavity injection molds (100–500 US tons)
  
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team
  
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials as needed throughout the shift
  
• Ability to lift and pull at least 75 pounds frequently
  
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a high paced production environment
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean or Six Sigma certification/experience
• Experience with bi-axial blow molding or similar processes
• Experience with automation systems, conveying equipment, box loading/counting equipment, and PLCs
• Training or experience in scientific injection molding process development