Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding

Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Allentown, PA

A large, high-volume industrial manufacturing facility in the packaging and materials sector is seeking Maintenance Technicians to support its Injection Molding operations . This role is focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on, floor-based position suited for a well-rounded industrial maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Injection molding experience is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Regular overtime available (average ~5 hours/week)

• Non-union environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding and downstream production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and restore production safely and efficiently

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings

• Support equipment changeovers, new installs, and continuous improvement efforts

• Maintain equipment in a safe, production-ready condition

• Follow all OSHA, LOTO, PPE, and plant safety procedures without exception

• Assist with spare parts organization and inventory using FIFO methodology

• Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize output

• Recommend improvements to standard maintenance and operating procedures

• Utilize personal basic tools while following all safety and product handling requirements

• Work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a team-based environment

• Work overtime as needed to support production demands and vacation coverage

Equipment & Environment

• Injection molding machinery (experience preferred, not required)

• Automated production and packaging equipment

• PLC-controlled systems (troubleshooting experience preferred)

• High-volume manufacturing lines with multiple pieces of industrial equipment

• Fast-paced, safety-driven production environment

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with solid mechanical capability

• Experience with:

  • Electrical schematics & blueprint reading

  • Pneumatics and hydraulics

  • Industrial equipment maintenance and repair

• PLC troubleshooting experience is a strong plus (programming not required)

• Ability to dismantle machinery, diagnose issues, and repair or replace defective components

• Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-focused

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under production pressure

• Injection molding experience is beneficial but not required

• Facilities-only maintenance backgrounds will not be a fit

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.30 – $44.55 per hour , based on experience

• Overtime opportunities

• Competitive benefits package

• Long-term stability and internal growth opportunities

Hiring Process

• Initial phone screen

• Onsite interview with maintenance leadership

• Basic maintenance and electrical skills assessment

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