Fitchburg, MA 1st shift: 7:00-3:00pm Mon-Fri Job type: 6 mos. Temp-to-perm #GRPB We are seeking an experienced Sr. Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to support our medical device and contract manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, robotic systems, and CNC machinery to ensure reliable equipment performance and minimal production downtime. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment and possess strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Requirements:
Build, fit, assemble, and troubleshoot precision plastic injection molds. Perform mold repairs, engineering changes, preventive maintenance, and mold refurbishments. Diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions to improve mold performance and reliability. Machine mold components using manual and CNC tool room equipment. Operate mills, lathes, grinders, EDM equipment, and related tooling machinery. Inspect mold components and verify critical dimensions to tight tolerances. Assemble and test molds to ensure proper fit, function, cooling, and ejection performance. Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve manufacturability and mold performance. Assist with mold sampling, qualification, and production support activities. Document repairs, modifications, inspections, and tooling improvements. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and tooling reliability.
Required:
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Mold Maker experience in a plastic injection molding environment. Proven experience building, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting injection molds. Strong understanding of mold construction and mold function.
Experience working with:
Cores and cavities Slides and lifters Ejector systems Cooling circuits Mold actions and mechanisms Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD-generated prints.
Experience operating:
Manual and CNC milling machines Lathes Surface grinders EDM equipment Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer:
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Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$40.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week