Plastic Injection Molding Equipment Maintenance Specialist

MMI Injection Molding

  • Saline, MI
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    You review preventive maintenance tasks in IQMS, prioritize a hydraulic leak on a press, and then shift to troubleshooting a sensor fault on an auxiliary unit. Before lunch, you’ve dismantled a subassembly for inspection, verified wiring against schematics, and returned the machine to service—safely and on time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaline, MI

    Description

    Join MMI Engineered Solutions as a Plastic Injection Molding Equipment Maintenance Specialist

    Imagine starting your shift with a quick scan of the production floor, listening for the subtle signs of a well-tuned line. You review preventive maintenance tasks in IQMS, prioritize a hydraulic leak on a press, and then shift to troubleshooting a sensor fault on an auxiliary unit. Before lunch, you’ve dismantled a subassembly for inspection, verified wiring against schematics, and returned the machine to service—safely and on time. That’s a typical day in this role: keeping complex equipment reliable so the team can deliver quality parts without interruption.

    Schedule Options

    • A Shift — Monday through Wednesday 6:00am-12:15pm and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00am-6:15pm
    • C Shift — Monday through Wednesday 6:00pm-12:15am and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00pm-6:15am

    What You’ll Tackle

    • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on injection molding machines and related auxiliaries.
    • Dismantle equipment for thorough inspections, troubleshooting, and component-level repair.
    • Execute preventive and predictive maintenance per schedule; document and update PMs in IQMS.
    • Interpret electrical and fluid schematics to resolve complex faults.
    • Respond rapidly to production calls, minimizing downtime with effective fixes.
    • Support facility upkeep and drive continuous improvement/lean initiatives.
    • Ensure adherence to MIOSHA safety standards and company policies; practice strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
    • Contribute to cross-functional projects as assigned.

    What You Bring

    • 2–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
    • Background with injection molding equipment, assembly processes, and auxiliaries.
    • Associate’s degree or equivalent Trade/Technical School training.
    • Strong troubleshooting in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronic/electrical systems.
    • Familiarity with robots and automation equipment (highly preferred).
    • Proven organizational skills to manage workload and hit deadlines with accuracy.
    • Clear communication and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

    Work Environment & Expectations

    • Active manufacturing floor; conditions may be hot, noisy, and dirty.
    • Regular physical activity: extensive reaching, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
    • Meticulous attention to detail and safety during repairs and machine operations.

    Core Proficiencies

    • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
    • Pneumatics Experience
    • Hydraulics Experience
    • Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
    • Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
    • Electrical / Electronic Systems
    • ERP & MRP Systems
    • Industrial Electrical Systems
    • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Electrical Schematic Reading
    • Equipment Installation & Wiring
    • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
    • Equipment Installation
    • Injection Molding Experience
    • Blueprint Reading

    Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

    • Injection Molding Machine (Nissei)
    • Conveyor Systems
    • Forklifts

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