What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Technician position at Krest Products?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to lead our manufacturing team. You’ll steer all day-to-day floor operations—keeping comb-molding lines running safely and efficiently, upholding rigorous quality standards, and leading a 10-person crew in a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Daily Actions
- Open/close the factory; start/stop compressors, dryers, water tower, and molding presses
- Perform 7-step molding machine startups with hourly QC checks
- Stage molds/materials, mix colors, change molds, and run just-in-time private-label orders
- Rapid-response troubleshooting to eliminate downtime and safety risks
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Run Production
- Review shop orders for accuracy; meet daily/weekly output targets
- Monitor schedules to ensure on-time order completion
- Perform root-cause analysis on errors and implement corrective actions
Quality & Safety
- Enforce product specs through regular in-process inspections
- Drive zero-defect mindset; escalate and contain any non-conformances
- Champion OSHA and company safety policies
Equipment & Process
- Oversee preventive maintenance for presses and support equipment
- Troubleshoot molding processes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electronics
- Document maintenance and repairs; identify improvement and cost-reduction opportunities
- Apply lean / 5S principles to boost OEE and reduce scrap
What We’re Looking For
5 yrs hands-on injection-molding (setup & maintenance)
Working knowledge of hydraulics, light mechanical, basic electronics
Active forklift Certification & ability to lift 50 lb
Join our team as a Plastic Injection Molding Maintenance Technician where you will play a crucial role in driving our manufacturing success while ensuring a safe and productive workplace for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,183.00 - $68,098.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,183 - $68,098