Press Maintenance Technician

AptarGroup, Inc.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. is seeking a Press Maintenance Technician to oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial equipment, focusing on injection molding presses. You will ensure smooth machine operation, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot breakdowns to maximize production uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and safe work practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to ongoing equipment improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and maintenance practices.
• Experience with injection molding press systems preferred (Husky, Milacron, Krauss).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and GMP/ SQF procedures.
• Excellent troubleshooting and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical blueprints.
• Install new production equipment and service/maintain presses and related systems.
• Develop/improve preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and assess functionality of production machines and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical breakdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Husky injection molding presses

Milacron injection molding presses

Krauss equipment

Precision measuring instruments (scales, micrometers, calipers)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Press Maintenance will oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial equipment, mainly injection molding presses. As Press Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. This will include installing new equipment, performing regular preventive maintenance services, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

To ensure success as a Press Maintenance Technician, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and good time management skills. Ultimately, a top-class Press Maintenance Technician boosts production by ensuring all production equipment functions correctly and receives regular maintenance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical blueprints.
• Help develop/improve preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Installing new production equipment.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment including plastic molding presses, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, and production-related equipment.
• Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical breakdowns.
• Perform advanced technical repairs to restore machine health and oversee major maintenance work on press equipment as needed to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: production, quality, and engineering, to identify and resolve press equipment-related issues.
• Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades.
• Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
• Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities & quality checks.
• Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
• Perform required housekeeping, keeping all Secondary Operations storage areas organized.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance and repair activities.
• Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.
• Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and maintenance practices.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues effectively.
• Knowledge of injection molding press systems is preferred, particularly Husky, Milacron, and Krauss equipment.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, including scales, micrometers, and calipers.
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with current operating systems and software programs.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and maintain constant mobility throughout the workday, including moving within and between departments and facilities.
• Ability to closely inspect equipment and components, with sufficient color recognition to perform required job duties.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to twist, bend, and reach into awkward or confined spaces while performing maintenance and repair activities.
• Working knowledge of SQF and GMP procedures.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.