Injection Molding Maintenance Technician - Automotive Industry

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently hiring an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician for an automotive plastics manufacturing company. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic injection molding machines and related manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair and maintain injection molding machines, including Husky, Engel, Arburg, Haitian, or similar equipment.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems, conveyors, material dryers, chillers, and temperature controllers.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Inspect, repair, and replace motors, pumps, valves, sensors, and other machine components.
• Perform machine adjustments, calibrations, and equipment inspections.
• Assist production teams with equipment-related issues and machine changeovers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), workplace safety, and automotive manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve machine efficiency and reliability.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of maintenance experience with plastic injection molding machines (mandatory).
• Previous experience in the automotive plastics manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, sensors, motors, and industrial automation.
• Experience with robotic systems and automated production lines is an asset.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Millwright (433A) or Industrial Electrician (442A) licence is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive injection molding production lines.
• Knowledge of Husky, Engel, Arburg, Haitian, or similar injection molding machines.
• Experience maintaining robotic automation and material handling systems.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment opportunity.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Stable automotive manufacturing environment.