Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Tech (Lead)

Atomic Industries, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new equipment

Equity opportunity

Greenfield facility setup

Job summary

Atomic Industries, Inc. in Detroit is seeking a Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across its molding operations.

You will keep presses, robotics, and support equipment running at peak performance with minimal downtime, leveraging deep mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge for large-tonnage machines (500T–2000T). Join a hands-on role in a startup-like environment, help shape the PM program, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in injection molding maintenance, preferably with large-tonnage machines.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, electrical systems (480V 3-phase), and controls.
• Ability to read schematics, ladder logic, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems.
• Bonus: experience with predictive maintenance tools or CMMS systems.

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 maintenance

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Read schematics & ladder logic

PLC Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

CMMS

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

Atomic Industries, Inc. in Detroit is seeking a Senior Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across its molding operations.

You will keep presses, robotics, and support equipment running at peak performance with minimal downtime, leveraging deep mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge for large-tonnage machines (500T–2000T). Join a hands-on role in a startup-like environment, help shape the PM program, and mentor junior