Maintenance Mechanic-Can Press

Summary of Position: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection and blow molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation systems, molds, and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production goals, and maintaining equipment performance in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection and blow molding machines and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root causes minimizing downtime.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and timely.

Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems.
• Repair and replace motors, valves, pumps, bearings, belts, hoses, and other machine components.
• Calibrate machine controls and instrumentation as needed.

Injection and Blow Molding Equipment Support

• Maintain and repair:
  • Injection molding machines
  • Blow molding machines
  • Robots and automation systems
  • Material handling systems
  • Resin dryers and hoppers
  • Chillers and cooling systems
  • Air compressors
  • Conveyors
  • Hot runner controllers
  • Temperature control units
  • Vacuum loaders
  • Assist in machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and new equipment installations.

Facility Maintenance

Perform maintenance on facility systems including:

• Electrical distribution systems
• Water and cooling systems
• Support facility improvement projects and capital equipment installations.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Participate in safety training and audits.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, trade schooling, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing.
• Experience with robotic automation equipment.
• Perform PLC programing
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Forklift, aerial lift, and crane rigging experience.

Technical Skills

Mechanical Systems

• Pumps
• Gearboxes
• Bearings
• Conveyors
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems

Electrical Systems

• Motors and starters
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Sensors and switches
• Electrical panels
• Control circuits
• PLC troubleshooting

Injection and Blow Molding Equipment

• Milacron
• Husky
• Krauss Maffei
• Sterling Blow mold
• IMPCO B30

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work around machinery, noise, heat, and manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed.

Work Environment

The Maintenance Technician works primarily in a plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing environment where exposure to machinery, moving equipment, elevated temperatures, noise, and industrial materials is common. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.