Plastics Molding Maintenance & Automation Specialist

Thogus Injection Molding

  • Avon Lake, OH
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    Drive root-cause investigations on suspect manufacturing equipment (molding machines, material handling, automation cells, robotics). Execute preventive maintenance and targeted repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAvon Lake, OH

    Description

    Own the Uptime

    Ready to be the go-to specialist who keeps high-output molding and automation assets humming? Step into a role where your diagnostics and hands-on skills directly protect quality, throughput, and safety.

    Your Impact

    • Drive root-cause investigations on suspect manufacturing equipment (molding machines, material handling, automation cells, robotics).
    • Execute preventive maintenance and targeted repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.
    • Maintain building and facility systems, including critical controls supporting manufacturing operations.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act to troubleshoot on the floor and implement durable fixes.
    • Inspect visually and by sound to isolate malfunctions; dismantle equipment as needed to access failures.
    • Measure components to verify wear/misalignment; replace defective drive or hydraulic elements.
    • Identify damaged pneumatic/hydraulic piping; measure, cut, thread, and install new lines.
    • Start/restart equipment post-repair to validate the outcome and reduce downtime before release to production.
    • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machines, auxiliary systems, automation cells, and facility assets.
    • Adhere to safety regulations; complete safety inspections on equipment and the facility; recommend mitigations for human and equipment risks.
    • Document findings and actions during PMs and repairs for traceability and continuous improvement.
    • Assist with maintenance tasks related to tooling and production equipment readiness.
    • Train, mentor, and coach technical team members in maintenance and repair practices.
    • Model dependable attendance—present, punctual, and prepared—and support other responsibilities that advance organizational success.

    What You Need to Succeed

    • Mechanical troubleshooting skill
    • Pneumatics experience and troubleshooting
    • Hydraulics experience
    • Industrial electrical systems knowledge and hands-on ability
    • Hydraulic systems and components proficiency
    • Injection molding background
    • Blueprint reading capability

    Tech in Your Toolbox

    • HVAC systems
    • Injection molding machines: Toshiba, Arburg, Engel, Nissei, Sumitomo
    • Power tools
    • ERP software
    • Industrial robots

    This is a hands-on, results-first position for a technician who takes pride in measurable uptime and safer, more reliable equipment.

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