Job Summary

A full-time Maintenance Technician Injection/Projects opportunity is available in Buffalo, NY for an experienced industrial maintenance professional with strong injection molding, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability skills. This direct hire role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment where equipment uptime, safety, quality, and continuous improvement are essential to daily operations.

This position is ideal for a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical issues, supporting production teams, and contributing to improvement projects that make equipment and processes more reliable. The role offers the opportunity to work with injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, automation systems, plant utilities, and preventive maintenance programs while collaborating with supportive leadership and experienced production teams.

Candidates who thrive in this environment are safety-focused, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of maintenance priorities. This is a strong opportunity for someone seeking long-term stability, technical variety, and the chance to mentor others while playing a key role in keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding equipment, auxiliary systems, automation, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plant utility systems.
- Coordinate with maintenance leadership to prioritize preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Respond quickly to production interruptions, diagnose root causes, and complete repairs that minimize downtime and support operational goals.
- Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability checks, and continuous improvement activities to improve uptime and performance.
- Support setup technicians through technical guidance, equipment training, troubleshooting support, and maintenance best practices.
- Maintain accurate work orders, downtime reports, maintenance records, shift handovers, corrective actions, and project documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay Rate: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
- Work Location: On-Site in Buffalo, NY 14225.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support maintenance and reliability projects involving injection molding equipment, auxiliary systems, automation, and plant utilities.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
- Complete preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, corrective actions, and root cause analysis to reduce recurring downtime.
- Provide technical support, documentation, and communication to maintenance, production, and setup teams.

- 5 to 10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting, electrical controls, and production equipment maintenance.
- Working knowledge of injection molding processes, molding presses, and supporting equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Experience using machine shop equipment and performing fabrication-related maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures, safety protocols, quality standards, environmental requirements, and maintenance compliance practices.
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and maintenance documentation or work order systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment while supporting safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and guide setup or production technicians.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications

- Technical college diploma in a related field.
- Industrial trade license or maintenance certification.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.
- Experience supporting facility systems and production equipment.
- Experience with high-speed packaging equipment maintenance.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs, predictive maintenance practices, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Knowledge of welding, brazing, plumbing, refrigeration, and general maintenance principles.

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