Maintenance Technician
Location: Social Circle, GA
Industry: Plastic Injection Molding / Manufacturing
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production. This is a hands-on role requiring mechanical and preventative maintenance skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines and supporting equipment (dryers, chillers, conveyors, robots, grinders, compressors)
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
- Respond to production downtime and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
- Complete PM schedules, maintenance logs, and work orders accurately
- Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and startups as needed
- Maintain facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, and basic building repairs
- Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and company safety procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workspace
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or injection molding environment preferred
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with plastic injection molding machines (Husky, Engel, Arburg, etc.)
- Familiarity with automation/robots (e.g., Fanuc, Sepro, Wittmann)
- Basic PLC troubleshooting
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Forklift experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in tight spaces
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call as needed
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