Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Lead - Equity & Growth

Atomic Industries, Inc.; Shelby Township (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equity opportunity

Brand new equipment

Job summary

Atomic Industries, Inc. in Detroit area seeks a Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across molding operations. You’ll keep presses, robots, and support equipment running at peak performance with minimal downtime.

This hands-on role requires deep mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge—large-tonnage machines (500T–2000T). You will shape our PM program, track downtime data, and help scale a next-generation factory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in injection molding maintenance, preferably with large-tonnage machines.
• Strong understanding of machine hydraulics, electric systems (480V 3-phase), and controls
• Ability to read schematics, ladder logic, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems
• Skilled in mechanical rebuilds, servo systems, and machine alignment
• Comfortable in a startup environment—able to wear multiple hats and take initiative
• Bonus: Experience with predictive maintenance tools, CMMS systems, or equipment calibration
• High school diploma or technical certificate required; advanced training or licensing preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding machines (190T–2000T), robots, dryers, chillers, and other auxiliary equipment
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs with minimal supervision
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and maintain detailed logs
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify recurring issues and implement long‑term solutions
• Assist with electrical and facility infrastructure as needed (e.g., power distribution, sensors, air, water systems)
• Keep critical spare parts inventory organized and recommend reorders
• Train and mentor junior techs and machine operators in basic troubleshooting
• Respond to urgent maintenance calls during production shifts and after‑hours when needed

Skills

Injection Molding

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical rebuilds

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Atomic Industries, Inc. in Detroit area seeks a Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across molding operations. You’ll keep presses, robots, and support equipment running at peak performance with minimal downtime.

This hands-on role requires deep mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge—large-tonnage machines (500T–2000T). You will shape our PM program, track downtime data, and help scale a next-generation factory.