Injection Molding Maintenance Technician in fitchburg, Massachusetts at MICRON PRODUCTS

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fitchburg, Massachusetts, 01420, United States
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Injection Molding Maintenance Technicianfitchburg, MA 01420

Injection Molding Maintenance Technician


Fitchburg, MA | Full-Time
Maintain the Equipment That Keeps Production Running

Micron Solutions is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to support our thermoplastic injection molding operation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.


This role is focused on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting injection molding presses and molding support equipment within a manufacturing environment. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience supporting injection molding machinery and plastics manufacturing operations.


Important: This is not a general maintenance position.

Successful candidates will have prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding presses and molding auxiliary equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment.Candidates whose experience is limited to:


  • Facilities maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • HVAC
  • Property maintenance
  • Automotive repair
  • Construction equipment
  • Field service
  • General industrial maintenance

    • without direct injection molding equipment experience will not be considered.


    What You'll Do
    Maintain Injection Molding Equipment
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding presses and auxiliary molding equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment issues.
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Support press uptime, reliability, and overall production performance.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and drive rapid issue resolution.

    • Support Molding Operations
  • Maintain and troubleshoot:
    • Injection molding presses
    • Robots and automation systems
    • Resin dryers
    • Chillers
    • Thermolators
    • Material conveying systems
    • Granulators and other molding support equipment
  • Work closely with Process Technicians, Production, Engineering, and Tooling personnel to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
  • Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Injection molding presses
  • Robots and automation systems
  • Resin dryers
  • Chillers
  • Thermolators
  • Material conveying systems
  • Granulators and other molding support equipment

    • Drive Reliability Improvements
  • Identify recurring equipment issues and help implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Support preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Document maintenance activities within the CMMS system.
  • Help improve overall equipment effectiveness, uptime, and operational efficiency.



    • Qualifications


    Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of direct maintenance experience supporting injection molding presses and molding auxiliary equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing thermoplastic injection molding machinery.
  • Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting molding support equipment including robots, dryers, chillers, thermolators, and conveying systems.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Engel, Arburg, Sodick, Toyo, or similar injection molding presses.
  • Experience with Wittmann, Yushin, Star, or similar robotic systems.
  • Knowledge of automation and auxiliary molding equipment.
  • Medical device manufacturing or ISO 13485 experience.
  • CMMS experience.
  • Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent maintenance training.

    • Who Will Be Successful In This Role?

    This position is ideal for professionals currently working as:


  • Injection Molding Maintenance Technician
  • Plastics Maintenance Technician
  • Molding Equipment Technician
  • Injection Molding Mechanic
  • Molding Maintenance Mechanic
  • Molding Process Equipment Technician
  • Injection Molding Service Technician (plant-based)

    • Successful candidates will have experience supporting thermoplastic injection molding operations and will be comfortable working directly on molding presses and auxiliary equipment on the manufacturing floor.


    Why Join Micron Solutions?
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Stable, growing manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to support advanced medical device manufacturing
  • Work with modern injection molding equipment, automation, tooling, and manufacturing technologies

    • If you have hands-on experience maintaining injection molding presses and molding support equipment and enjoy troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment, we'd like to hear from you.


    Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

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