Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist — Injection Molding

Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist — Injection Molding AirSpeed Manufacturing

• USA Mebane, NC 27302 $34
• $37 an hour $34
• $37 an hour Picture This A molding press trips an alarm mid-run.

A robot stalls. A vision sensor misreads a part. You arrive with a meter in one hand and a plan in mind. You trace the fault through the PLC inputs, verify an interlock, replace a suspect sensor, and bring the cell back online—safely, quickly, and with a note on how to prevent it next time. If this sounds like your kind of day, this role is for you. What You'll Own Keep plastic injection molding presses and automation performing at their best—hot runners, thermolators, thermocouples, bowl feeders, 6-axis robots, vision/camera systems, and PLC-based equipment. Respond to downtime and abnormal conditions, restoring equipment to safe, stable operation. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls issues; service control panels using schematics and technical docs. Replace and commission sensors, motors, drives, relays, and wiring; validate field devices, I/O, interlocks, and automation sequences. Support mold changes, startups, and changeovers to meet production schedules. Execute and improve preventive maintenance—schedule tasks, analyze failure history, and refine PM content for better reliability. How You'll Partner Work closely with production and operations to prioritize work and minimize impact. Coordinate with vendors and OEMs for troubleshooting help, parts, training, and upgrades. Recommend spares and component improvements; maintain tidy, work-ready maintenance areas. Document activities thoroughly—issues found, root causes, repair steps, and follow-ups. Team Role No direct reports. You'll still influence outcomes by advising teammates on safe practices, quick recoveries, and sound troubleshooting. Your Call When It Matters Stop or shut down equipment to protect people and assets. Repair within your scope and training; escalate major breakdowns and controls challenges. Propose maintenance enhancements and vendor engagement. Support return-to-service after work is completed. Skills That Set You Apart In-depth knowledge of injection molding equipment, processes, and tooling.

Automation literacy:

robots, bowl feeders, vision systems, cameras, and PLCs. Electrical troubleshooting mastery—sensors, motors, drives, relays, wiring; reading schematics and working inside panels. Solid grasp of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and industrial controls. Experience with mold changes, startups, and equipment adjustments under production pressure. Clear, accurate documentation and collaboration across teams and vendors. Comfort with Microsoft Office or similar for reports and maintenance logs. Measures of Success Uptime improvements across molding and automation assets. On-schedule PM completion with quality outcomes. Fast, safe responses to breakdowns and alarms. Reduced repeat failures and scrap tied to equipment condition. Reliable, complete maintenance records. Background We're Seeking Minimum High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years in industrial maintenance within manufacturing. Experience supporting plastic injection molding in production. Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to read electrical schematics and work on industrial electrical systems. Experience with automation, controls, or robotics in a manufacturing setting. Preferred Senior/journeyman-level maintenance experience. Technical training in electrical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance. Hands-on with 6-axis robots, automated work cells, vision systems, bowl feeders, and PLC automation. Track record building or optimizing PM programs. Experience with mold changes, startup activity, and process-related troubleshooting. OEM training on robots, presses, automation systems, or related technologies. Where & When You'll Work Day shift, Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends, overtime, schedule shifts, and off-hours support as needed. Active plant environment with molding machines, automation, moving equipment, electrical systems, heat, and typical factory noise. Occasional domestic travel for training, vendor support, or equipment projects. Physical Realities Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and tool use; repetitive motions. Periodic desk/computer work. Lift up to 50 lbs. Visual acuity for reading technical materials and inspecting equipment/components. Manual dexterity for tools, test equipment, and data entry. Safety Culture Follow safety rules and procedures; practice lockout/tagout rigorously. Report hazards, near misses, injuries, and equipment risks; support corrective/preventive actions. Work safely during troubleshooting, repairs, mold changes, startups/shutdowns, and recoveries. Core Proficiencies Mechanical troubleshooting 120/208/240/480 VAC power systems Electrical troubleshooting Maintenance and repair fundamentals Industrial electrical experience and systems Equipment diagnostics Mechanical systems and component repair Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Tech You'll Touch Injection Molding Machines:

Engel, Haitian PLC Platforms:

Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi Vision Systems:

Keyence Other Requirements Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable law. Plus Demonstrated working knowledge of LOTO and consistent application of safe maintenance practices in an industrial setting.