Plastics Molding Reliability Technician

T.I.M. Manufacturing Co; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T.I.M. Manufacturing Co in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to sustain peak uptime across plastics operations. You will collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to maintain PMs on injection molding equipment, dryers, chillers, and related assets.

The role emphasizes hands-on repairs, on-call support, and continuous improvement across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety and 5S housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• 7+ years maintaining industrial equipment, including injection molding hardware.
• Hands-on mechanical repair of hydraulics, motors, and pumps.
• Strong electrical aptitude; read schematics and troubleshoot wiring.
• Ability to diagnose issues and deliver timely, budget-conscious repairs.
• Fluency with reading engineering drawings and hydraulic/electrical schematics.
• Experience with single- and three-phase motor troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work on-call and lead improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to sustain high uptime and optimal utilization.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance procedures for all capital assets.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility and production equipment—mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, and forklifts as needed.
• Maintain complete records: PM schedules, equipment installations, and work orders.
• Manage the maintenance budget by tracking inventory and expenses.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Schematics reading

Motor troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keep Our Plastics Operations Running at PeakPicture the production floor at full capacity: presses cycling, dryers humming, chillers steady, and zero unplanned downtime. That stability exists because you partner closely with the Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment uptime and utilization—while documenting the work that makes it possible.What You’ll DoCollaborate with the Maintenance Manager to sustain high uptime and optimal utilization across the plant.Build, document, and continually improve preventive maintenance (PM) procedures for all capital assets, including injection molding machines, granulators, dryers, the water tower, and the chiller.Develop equipment specifications and recommend auxiliary or other capital purchases to enhance performance and reliability.Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility and production equipment—mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.Operate mobile equipment such as skid loaders, scissor lifts, and forklifts as needed to complete work safely and efficiently.Maintain complete records: PM schedules, equipment installations, structural repairs, work orders, and other operating reports.Manage the maintenance budget by tracking inventory and expenses, and by executing cost-effective repairs.Remain on call 24/7 to resolve maintenance issues that could impact on-time customer delivery.Calibrate injection machine controls and verify screws and barrels meet minimum specifications.Provide technical support across facility systems, including electrical distribution, building construction elements, and plumbing.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and sustain a clean, organized work area.Uphold safe, orderly grounds and strong 5S housekeeping practices.Perform additional related tasks as assigned.QualificationsEducationHigh School diploma or GED.Experience7+ years maintaining industrial equipment, including injection molding machines. Experience with blow molding or extrusion equipment may substitute for injection molding experience.Hands-on industrial mechanical repair: hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related systems.Strong electrical aptitude with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot complex wiring.Proven ability to diagnose issues and deliver timely, budget-conscious repairs.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPositive, can-do mindset and self-motivation.Clear written and verbal communication; solid interpersonal skills.Sound judgment and timely, data-based decision-making.Fluency in reading engineering drawings plus electrical and hydraulic schematics.Expertise troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical control and hydraulic systems.Skill with single- and three-phase motor troubleshooting.Familiarity with logic controls is a plus.Ability to work independently from kickoff to completion and lead improvement projects.How Success Is MeasuredMachine Downtime (reduction and rapid recovery). Preventive Maintenance execution and documentation accuracy. Maintenance and repair spend versus budget.