Plastics Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding & PMs
Plastics Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding & PMs
Up to $52,000/yr ($25.00/hr) • Waukesha County, WI • 100% Onsite • 1st Shift Lock in a permanent 3-day weekend with a growing, ISO-certified plastics leader boasting a rock-solid, long-term team Ditch the sweltering shop floors: Work in a pristine, fully climate-controlled, air-conditioned facility
- EXPERIENCE DEPTH 2+ years of dedicated, hands-on mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience specifically within a plastic injection molding environment
- TECHNICAL MULTI-CRAFT Proven capability to diagnose, tear down, and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, industrial plumbing, and basic electrical systems
- WORK SCHEDULE Enjoy a predictable 4-day, 10-hour work week (Monday – Thursday) on 1st Shift. No rotating schedules, no surprise night shifts, and a guaranteed 3-day weekend every single week.
- COMPENSATION Up to $25.00 per hour baseline ($52,000 annualized) depending on injection molding process depth + a full benefits package
- WORK ENVIRONMENT Highly organized, clean, and fully air-conditioned production floor. Strictly collaborative, stable, and employee-friendly culture.
- LOCATION Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee Area (Must reside within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius of the facility)
- COMPLIANCE United States Citizens or Green Card holders only (Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available)
If you are an injection molding maintenance professional who is tired of sweating through the summer months in a hot shop, chasing erratic rotating shifts, or dealing with corporate volatility, this direct-hire role is the anchor you've been looking for. We are a smaller, rapidly growing, and ISO-certified plastic injection molding manufacturer in Waukesha County. We have built an exceptional reputation as a genuinely employee-friendly workplace—our team members stay with us long-term because we respect their technical independence and actively protect their work-life balance.
We operate a beautiful, clean, and completely air-conditioned facility, ensuring you remain comfortable on the floor year-round. We don't believe in burn-out, which is why our entire maintenance team runs on a structured 4-day work week (Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days). This gives you a permanent 3-day weekend every single week to spend with your family or enjoy your hobbies. If you want a highly predictable schedule, a rock-solid employer, and a tight-knit shift where your craftsmanship is valued, we want to talk.
What You Will Be Doing
- Performing comprehensive routine preventive maintenance (PM) and complex mechanical repairs on industrial injection molding presses, auxiliary robotics, and automated support equipment
- Troubleshooting and rapidly resolving unexpected mechanical and electrical equipment breakdowns on the production floor to minimize molding downtime
- Utilizing our internal ERP software system to accurately log work orders, document completed PM protocols, and track component part usage
- Executing minor industrial electrical repairs, including replacing worn electric motors, swapping fuses, and rewiring faulty control switches safely
- Managing general plant infrastructure support, including inspecting/replacing filters on facility HVAC units, supervising seasonal weather preparation, and coordinating specialized repairs with external equipment vendors
What We Are Looking For
- Molding Industry Track Record: Minimum of 2 years of verifiable, hands-on experience maintaining and diagnosing plastic injection molding machinery and processing systems. Both maintenance and molding process familiarity are strictly required.
- Multi-Craft Competence: Clear proficiency in diagnosing and repairing high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatic actuators, industrial plumbing, and basic 3-phase electrical systems.
- Digital Documentation: Foundational comfort utilizing computer-based systems to document maintenance records (previous exposure to a CMMS or ERP work order system is a major plus).
- Schedule Alignment: Full commitment to a fixed Monday through Thursday, 10-hour day, 1st shift work block.
- Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, stable employment history that demonstrates long-term commitment and reliable attendance.
- Local Commute: Permanent residency located within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee, WI.
Comprehensive Corporate Benefits
- Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance infrastructure
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) bank and paid national holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a competitive corporate matching contribution
- Company-provided tools, safety gear allowance, and professional technical uniform program
- Unrivaled long-term job security in a clean, modern, and air-conditioned facility