What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Standex Engraving Mold-Tech?
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Fraser, MI
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician ensures all soft trim lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production. This role requires a dependable, committed professional with a positive attitude and a strong background in industrial maintenance. The Maintenance Technician is a crucial part of our team, as they are responsible for all building and machinery maintenance as well as trouble shooting and repairs. All applicants must have critical problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new processes and techniques. Previous experience in maintenance is critical.
What You’ll Do
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Fraser, MI
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician ensures all soft trim lamination and injection molding machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems operate efficiently, especially during plant startup and ramp-up to full production. This role requires a dependable, committed professional with a positive attitude and a strong background in industrial maintenance. The Maintenance Technician is a crucial part of our team, as they are responsible for all building and machinery maintenance as well as trouble shooting and repairs. All applicants must have critical problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new processes and techniques. Previous experience in maintenance is critical.
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and support equipment to ensure readiness for plant startup and sustained production.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
- Perform mold setup, alignment, and calibration to support efficient production launches.
- Maintain all machinery and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Schedule and execute periodic maintenance operations.
- Order and manage spare parts inventory through the procurement department, ensuring an adequate supply for uninterrupted operations.
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs.
- Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards to promote a safe work environment.
- Demonstrate dependability, commitment, and a positive work attitude in all maintenance activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
- 3 years of experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic, or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the US.
- Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds
- Proven dependability and commitment to equipment reliability and plant success.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with 12VDC up to 480VAC 3-phase power.
- Quick learning skills with the ability to retain many small details; must be solution minded.
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends if/when necessary for on-time delivery.
- Must be punctual.
- Positive work attitude and ability to work collaboratively with production teams.