Injection Molding Maintenance Technician
Ad-Vance Talent Solutions, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Job Title:
Injection Molding Maintenance Technician
Location: Jacksonville, FL.
Payrate: $30-$35/hr. DOE
Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
Department: Injection Molding / Manufacturing Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary Experienced hands-on technician responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of injection molding machines and related production equipment. Focus on hydraulics, electronics/control systems, and pneumatics to maximize uptime, product quality, and equipment life.
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical, or related field preferred.
5+ years experience maintaining injection molding machines and manufacturing equipment.
Strong, demonstrable experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electronics/controls (PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives).
Experience with servo-driven injection presses, hydraulic power units and mold support systems preferred.
Proficient reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure gauges, and common diagnostic tools.
Familiarity with CMMS, spare parts management and basic PLC programming/ladder logic troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform precision adjustments and alignments.
Preferred Certifications
Hydraulic/Pneumatic certification, PLC/troubleshooting courses, electrical license, or relevant vendor certifications (e.g., machine manufacturer).
OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair injection molding machines (hydraulic and electric) and auxiliary equipment.
Perform electrical and electronic repairs: PLCs, sensors, drives, motor controls, wiring, HMIs.
Maintain, repair and adjust hydraulic systems: pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, seals, pressure and flow controls.
Service pneumatic systems: air preparation units, valves, actuators, tubing and fittings.
Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and inspections per schedule; create and update PM checklists.
Perform root-cause analysis for repeat failures and implement corrective actions.
Calibrate and verify machine controls, temperature controllers, and measurement instrumentation.
Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, BOMs and machine manuals.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and completion reports.
Support mechanical repairs: bearings, gearboxes, clamping systems, molds (remove/install), and basic machining/welding as needed.
Collaborate with production, engineering and quality to support tooling changes, process improvement and downtime reduction.
Mentor and train junior technicians on safe maintenance practices and troubleshooting techniques.
Ensure compliance with safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures.
Skills & Attributes
Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong problem-solving, organization and time-management skills.
Effective communication and teamwork; ability to train others.
Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
Able to work under pressure and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, climbing ladders).
Work in manufacturing environment: noise, heat, chemical exposure; PPE required.
Availability for overtime, shift work and emergency call-in as needed.
Performance Metrics
Machine uptime/availability, mean time to repair (MTTR), preventive maintenance completion rate, reduction in repeat failures, spare parts turnover.
Injection Molding Maintenance Technician
Location: Jacksonville, FL.
Payrate: $30-$35/hr. DOE
Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
Department: Injection Molding / Manufacturing Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary Experienced hands-on technician responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of injection molding machines and related production equipment. Focus on hydraulics, electronics/control systems, and pneumatics to maximize uptime, product quality, and equipment life.
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical, or related field preferred.
5+ years experience maintaining injection molding machines and manufacturing equipment.
Strong, demonstrable experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electronics/controls (PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives).
Experience with servo-driven injection presses, hydraulic power units and mold support systems preferred.
Proficient reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure gauges, and common diagnostic tools.
Familiarity with CMMS, spare parts management and basic PLC programming/ladder logic troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform precision adjustments and alignments.
Preferred Certifications
Hydraulic/Pneumatic certification, PLC/troubleshooting courses, electrical license, or relevant vendor certifications (e.g., machine manufacturer).
OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair injection molding machines (hydraulic and electric) and auxiliary equipment.
Perform electrical and electronic repairs: PLCs, sensors, drives, motor controls, wiring, HMIs.
Maintain, repair and adjust hydraulic systems: pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, seals, pressure and flow controls.
Service pneumatic systems: air preparation units, valves, actuators, tubing and fittings.
Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and inspections per schedule; create and update PM checklists.
Perform root-cause analysis for repeat failures and implement corrective actions.
Calibrate and verify machine controls, temperature controllers, and measurement instrumentation.
Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, BOMs and machine manuals.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and completion reports.
Support mechanical repairs: bearings, gearboxes, clamping systems, molds (remove/install), and basic machining/welding as needed.
Collaborate with production, engineering and quality to support tooling changes, process improvement and downtime reduction.
Mentor and train junior technicians on safe maintenance practices and troubleshooting techniques.
Ensure compliance with safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures.
Skills & Attributes
Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong problem-solving, organization and time-management skills.
Effective communication and teamwork; ability to train others.
Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
Able to work under pressure and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, climbing ladders).
Work in manufacturing environment: noise, heat, chemical exposure; PPE required.
Availability for overtime, shift work and emergency call-in as needed.
Performance Metrics
Machine uptime/availability, mean time to repair (MTTR), preventive maintenance completion rate, reduction in repeat failures, spare parts turnover.