Posted August 22, 2026

Plastics Maintenance Technician

Trotter Workforce

Souderton, PA, US Full Time

1USD - 2USD per hour

Plastics Maintenance Technician

Souderton, PA

1st Shift - 7:00AM - 7:00PM 2-2-3

Hourly Rate based on experience

Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed assembly and injection molding machines
Follow supervisor and manager direction for production scheduling, maintenance, and problem resolution
Maintain a clean, safe, and SQF-compliant work environment
Enter and track work orders for maintenance issues
Perform TPM checks, 6S activities, and daily/weekly cleaning according to Master Cleaning Schedule
Maintain spare parts inventory to support production equipment
Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve uptime and quality targets
Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Cover opposite shifts, provide on-call support, and work overtime as needed, including weekends and emergencies
Support molding operations based on production schedule and workload
Train and support new hires and incumbent team members
Perform other duties as assigned; Fres-co reserves the right to modify job responsibilities

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of injection molding maintenance experience, including hot runner systems, pneumatic gate valves, and mechanical side cores
Minimum 2 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
Minimum 1 year experience with high-speed automated equipment
Experience installing and setting up high-cavity injection molds (100–500 US tons)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team
Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials as needed throughout the shift
Ability to lift and pull at least 75 pounds frequently
Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a high paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean or Six Sigma certification/experience
Experience with bi-axial blow molding or similar processes
Experience with automation systems, conveying equipment, box loading/counting equipment, and PLCs
Training or experience in scientific injection molding process development