Plastics Manufacturing Mechatronics Technician

Join Us to Elevate Uptime Do you thrive where precision molding meets advanced automation? In this mechatronics-focused maintenance role, you'll safeguard the reliability of injection molding presses and a suite of automated assets—hot runner systems, thermolators, thermocouples, bowl feeders, 6-axis robots, vision/camera systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Your mission:

reduce downtime, accelerate recoveries, and champion preventive maintenance that keeps production flowing. Your Mission Own equipment recovery—respond quickly to alarms, faults, and abnormal conditions with safe, structured troubleshooting.

Diagnose across disciplines:

electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls. Work from schematics and documentation to service control panels, replace sensors/motors/drives/relays/wiring, and validate interlocks and I/O. Support mold changes, startups, and changeovers to sustain throughput and quality. Lead reliability improvements—develop, execute, and refine PM tasks by analyzing failure history and recurring issues. How You'll Collaborate Partner with production and operations to prioritize repairs and schedule maintenance. Engage OEMs and vendors for technical support, parts, and training; recommend spares and upgrades. Keep maintenance areas, tools, and parts organized and ready. Record work with clarity—issues found, downtime drivers, and corrective actions taken. Influence Without Direct Reports No formal supervisory duties, yet you'll guide others day-to-day on safe work practices, troubleshooting tactics, and minor repair approaches. Authority You Hold Stop or shut down equipment for safety or to prevent damage. Execute repairs within scope; escalate significant failures and controls issues. Recommend improvements, spares, and vendor engagement. Support return-to-service after maintenance or adjustments. Outcomes That Define Success High uptime across molding and automated cells. PM completed on time and to standard. Swift, safe responses to breakdowns. Reduced repeat failures and scrap linked to equipment health. Accurate, timely maintenance records. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing. Hands-on experience supporting plastic injection molding in production. Proficiency troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to interpret electrical schematics and work on industrial electrical systems safely. Exposure to automation, controls, or robotics in a plant environment. Preferred Qualifications Journeyman or senior-level industrial maintenance experience. Training in electrical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance. Experience with 6-axis robots, automated cells, vision systems, bowl feeders, and PLC automation. History of building or enhancing preventive maintenance programs. Experience with mold changes, molding startups, and process issue troubleshooting. OEM training on robots, presses, automation systems, or related equipment. Workstyle & Environment Day shift, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, off-hours support as needed.

Active manufacturing floor exposure:

molding equipment, robotics, electrical systems, moving machinery, noise, and heat. Occasional domestic travel for training, vendor collaboration, or projects. Physical Expectations Long periods of standing/walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching; regular tool use and repetitive motions. Intermittent desk/computer tasks. Lift up to 50 lbs. Strong visual acuity for reading documentation and inspecting equipment. Manual dexterity to operate tools, test gear, keyboards, and related devices. Safety Mindset Follow all safety rules, procedures, and lockout/tagout practices. Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly; assist with corrective and preventive actions. Apply safe methods during troubleshooting, repair, mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and recoveries. Technical Proficiencies Mechanical troubleshooting 120/208/240/480 VAC power Electrical diagnostics Maintenance and repair Industrial electrical systems Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting Mechanical component repair Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Equipment & Platforms Injection Molding:

Engel, Haitian PLCs:

Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi Vision:

Keyence Other Requirements Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable law. Additional Safety Credential Working knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and the discipline to apply it consistently in an industrial environment.