What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Technician position at PMCO?
PMCO is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Technician from the plastics manufacturing industry in Fontana, CA!
Salary: $34/hr – $42/hr (based on experience)
Shift: Full-Time – Primarily 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday)
Location: On-site – Fontana, CA
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on injection molding equipment (approx. 600-ton Husky machines).
- Handle changeovers, setups, and process adjustments to support production uptime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, including sensors, VFDs, and other components.
- Provide technical support for process improvement and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with production teams to maintain quality and efficiency standards.
- Support blow molding operations when necessary and cross-train across platforms.
- Assist during off-shift hours for training, breakdowns, or emergencies.
- Participate in on-call/weekend support rotation as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge — understanding of components, circuits, and controls.
- Programming not required.
- No robotics experience necessary.
- Background in injection molding preferred (brand experience flexible).
- Experience with Husky or similar 600-ton injection molding equipment highly transferable.
- Candidates from other industries welcome; plastics experience is a plus.
- Ability to read technical documentation and perform hands-on diagnostics.
- Team-oriented, reliable, and comfortable in a hybrid maintenance role.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $34 – $42/hour (based on experience)
- Shift: Primarily 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday)
- Must be flexible for occasional off-shift work, weekends, or holidays based on plant needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $42