Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

Job Description

This is a full-time position based Plymouth, Michigan. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our team! Hours for this position are typically:

2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm
Hourly Rate: $28-$32
Shift Premiums: $0.50 2nd Shift, $1.25 3rd Shift

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience in a maintenance position

• Strong work ethic

• Positive attitude

• Consistent attendance

• Willingness to learn

• Safety minded

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with 3–4 years of hands-on experience in injection molding environments. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines (hydraulic, electric, and/or hybrid)

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Diagnose mold, press, robot, and auxiliary equipment issues

• Maintain hot runners, chillers, dryers, conveyors, robots, and material handling systems

• Support mold changes, startups, and process adjustments

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings

• Perform root cause analysis on machine downtime and implement corrective actions

• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and plant procedures

• Document maintenance activities and parts usage in CMMS

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and tooling teams

• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of maintenance experience in an injection molding or plastics manufacturing environment (required)

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Injection molding presses (e.g., Engel, Arburg, Husky, Nissei, Milacron, etc.)

  • Hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting

  • Robotics and automation (preferred)

• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals

• Basic PLC troubleshooting (preferred)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Stand, walk, bend, and climb during shift

• Work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and moving equipment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and shift premiums

• Overtime opportunities

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career growth and training opportunities