Precision Injection Mold Technician

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with immediate match

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking an Injection Mold Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds to maximize performance and tool life. You will support new mold launches, develop maintenance schedules, and troubleshoot complex mold-related issues across hydraulics, electronics, and robotics.

The role requires 5+ years in injection molding or tooling maintenance, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, mold maintenance, tooling, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and tooling impact on production performance.
• Experience troubleshooting molds, machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using machine tools, precision measuring equipment, hand tools, power tools, hoists, and testing equipment.
• Understanding of mold construction, venting, cooling systems, mold finishes, inserts, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of steel types, hardness requirements, close machining tolerances, and mold repair techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds to maximize performance and extend tool life.
• Support the introduction of new molds by participating in Engineering Design Reviews, mold validation, and production launches.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and documentation for new and existing molds.
• Troubleshoot complex mold, tooling, machine, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and repair hydraulic circuits, hoses, fittings, cylinders, thermocouples, limit switches, proximity sensors, and mold plumbing systems.
• Maintain mold finishes through cleaning, venting, polishing, sandblasting, insert replacement, and component repair.
• Support machine technicians with advanced process troubleshooting involving filling issues, servo systems, clamp tonnage, positioning, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate mold repairs with outside tooling vendors when required.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and recommend replacement components.
• Train and mentor Process Technicians and Maintenance team members on mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve tooling reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records while supporting Pelican's commitment to Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Robotics

Reading drawings/diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

Machine tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking an Injection Mold Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds to maximize performance and tool life. You will support new mold launches, develop maintenance schedules, and troubleshoot complex mold-related issues across hydraulics, electronics, and robotics.

The role requires 5+ years in injection molding or tooling maintenance, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read