Plastics Maintenance Technician

Trotter Workforce; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trotter Workforce seeks an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to keep high‑speed equipment running in a fast‑paced environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and support TPM and lean initiatives.

Physical stamina and the ability to lift 75 lbs are essential. Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering, you will help meet uptime targets, install molds, and train new hires as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of injection molding maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team.

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.
• Enter and track work orders for maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and SQF-compliant work environment.
• 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

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Schematic reading

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety

TPM checks

Physical strength

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Conveying equipment

Box loading/counting

Job description

• 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