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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Aurora, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$35/hr - $43/hr

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a global organization focused on innovation in cleaning systems and household products. They are seeking an Injection Molding Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot and maintain injection molding machines, ensuring the production floor operates continuously.

Cleaning ProductsE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines, associated processes, and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines

Comprehend and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valves. Technicians must be able to read schematics, diagnose leaks, and perform preventive maintenance on these critical systems

Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot electrical controls. This includes working with single-phase and three-phase power, motor controls, servo systems, and safety circuits

Service and repair support equipment that is vital to the injection molding process. This includes thermolators (temperature Control Units), chillers, resin dryers, material loaders, and cooling towers

Perform regular equipment inspections, proactively identifying potential issues before they result in downtime and/or failure. Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand through incorporating proactive approaches

Complete work orders related to machine repairs and/or preventive maintenance and perform preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled. Troubleshoot complex equipment and processes and perform machinery/equipment repairs

Design, engineer, repair and/or fabricate basic machinery parts as required

Assist with Molding machines changeovers to other products

Qualification

Injection molding machine repairElectrical troubleshootingFluid power systemsPneumatic systemsMechanical aptitudeAuxiliary equipment knowledgeAnalytical skillsEffective communication

Required

Ability to work posted shift (3rd shift, 10 pm - 6 am)

Experience in injection molding machine repair required

High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred

Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings

Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots

Mold setup experience

Ability to utilize strong analytical skills to quickly diagnose the root cause of complex mechanical and electrical failures

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with production staff, engineers, and management to coordinate maintenance activities and report on equipment status

Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights