Maintenance Technician PlasTechs, LLC Saline, MI Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Pneumatic machine repair Injection (injection molding) Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Routine inspections Energy control procedures Industrial equipment troubleshooting Maintenance activity documentation Troubleshooting hydraulic systems Attention to detail Troubleshooting electrical systems Electrical maintenance Materials handling Hazardous energy control Sensors Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Maintenance Technician — Injection Molding | First Shift PlasTechs (PTL) | Saline, Michigan Full-time | $25+ per hour, depending on experience Full-time | Monday-Thursday | Four 10-hour days | Overtime eligible Bring your troubleshooting skills to PlasTechs—and enjoy a regular three-day weekend. PlasTechs is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Technician who can independently diagnose equipment problems, complete repairs, and keep our injection molding operation running safely and reliably. Our facility operates Cincinnati injection molding machines ranging from 33 to 440 tons and uses an overhead crane for mold handling. You'll work closely with processing, tooling, and production personnel to resolve breakdowns, prevent recurring problems, and support our growth. What you'll do

• Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on injection molding machines.
• Diagnose problems with pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, heaters, thermocouples, sensors, and related components.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and identify developing equipment problems before they cause breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and maintain auxiliary equipment, including material handling, drying, temperature-control, and cooling equipment.
• Read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and equipment manuals to identify faults and plan repairs.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and expected downtime to production personnel.
• Verify safe operation after repairs and coordinate equipment handoff with the processing or production team.
• Document maintenance work, track recurring failures, and identify replacement parts needed.
• Coordinate with outside service providers when specialized repairs or inspections are required.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and maintain machine guarding, interlocks, and other safety systems. Required experience and skills
• At least 3+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on ability.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.
• Ability to diagnose problems and complete routine repairs independently, without step-by-step supervision .
• Practical knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and safely use appropriate diagnostic instruments.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and maintaining accurate service records.
• Ability to recognize when a repair requires specialized support and communicate that need.
• Strong safety practices, attention to detail, and clear communication.

Preferred:

Experience with Cincinnati injection molding machines, molding auxiliary equipment, and PLC input/output diagnostics. Schedule

Monday-Thursday:

four 10-hour days.

• First-shift start and end times are assigned within our 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. operating window .
• Regular Friday-Sunday time off.
• No overtime is currently required. Additional hours or workdays may be required as production needs grow.
• Full-time, on-site in Saline, Michigan. Pay and benefits
• $25+ per hour , depending on relevant experience.
• Hourly, overtime-eligible position.
• Health insurance with company contributions toward premiums.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage available at employee expense.
• 401(k) with company match.
• One week of paid vacation after one year of employment. Alternative starting vacation arrangements may be considered for select hires.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities tied to company performance above budget, paid on a one-quarter delay.
• Annual profit-sharing opportunities based on overall company performance, paid around Christmas.

Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms. Bonus and profit-sharing payouts depend on company results. Apply today Submit your resume or a brief summary of your relevant experience. Include the injection molding machines you have maintained and examples of electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical problems you have independently diagnosed and repaired.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person