Production Maintenance Technician

Syndicate; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Syndicate in Kokomo, IN is seeking an experienced technician to operate and maintain plastic injection molding machines. The role involves setting up robots, molds, and workstations, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting a range of equipment problems.

Ideal candidates have vocational training and 3–5 years in plastic injection molding, with reading blueprints and basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge. OSHA safety adherence is essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Vocational certificates preferred or equivalent on-the-job training in two or more areas (welding, electrical, hydraulic).
• Three to five years’ experience in Plastic Injection Molding is preferred.
• Read and understand electrical wiring and machine blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Operate hydraulic and electric molding machines across multiple platforms.
• Prepare machines for production by setting up robots, molds, and workstations.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and operational problems.
• Repair and diagnose problems with support equipment such as thermolators, chillers, air compressors.
• Install, repair, and maintain production equipment from routine to complex tasks.
• Maintain equipment files including maintenance records and schedules.
• Keep tools organized and use corporate tool account as needed.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on all machines and work areas.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Team communication

Education

Vocational certificates

Job description

Responsible for the operation, setup, and maintenance of injection molding machines used to manufacture plastic parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Operate hydraulic and electric molding machines across multiple platforms.
• Prepare machines for production by setting up robots, molds, and workstations.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Analyze electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and operational problems of plastic injection molding machines.
• Repair and diagnose problems with support equipment such as thermolators, chillers, air compressors, etc.
• Perform routine to complex production equipment installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical devices and equipment and determine needed actions for repair.
• Generates and maintains equipment specific files that include maintenance records and schedules.
• Responsible for their own tools. (Can use a corporate tool account)
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping on all machines, equipment and work areas.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Vocational certificates are preferred or equivalent on the job training required in two or more of the following areas: welding, electrical, hydraulic.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred in the Plastic Injection Molding field.
• General understanding of electrical wiring and circuitry.
• Able to read and comprehend building and machine blueprints.
• Working knowledge of all related power and hand tools and metering and testing devices that are used in performance of job duties.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as written instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or via electronic communication with team members as well as outside vendors.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Aptitude for learning needed skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding, lift platforms, and on rooftops at heights up to 35 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Location Plastic Mold Plant

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Travel Requirements

This position is currently accepting applications.