JOB DETAILS

Maintenance Technician

CompanyPMM - America's Technology Molder
LocationSouth Bend
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026
About The Company
Plastic Molding Manufacturing produces innovative multi-material and highly technical products. Our experienced engineers and team work with scientifically efficient systems and technologies to exceed our customers’ expectations. We are proud to offer a complete array of products from development to completion that have been molded to fit our customers' project and product requirements. Plastic Molding Manufacturing strives to provide the United States of America with local manufacturing solutions. We have Engineering and Project Management Services, Product Development and Material Evaluations, as well as Value Added Services. Our Capabilities cover Scientific Molding, Insert Molding, Over Molding. Mold Building & Transfer. In-House Mold Repairs & Revisions. Our Quality is ISO 19001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 Certified - all of our four plants have Lights Out Operations. The company is headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts and operates 3 additional facilities in Berlin, CT, Lancaster, PA, and South Bend, IN. Plastic Molding Manufacturing offers customers with 120 injection molding machines ranging from 24 to 650 tons, 5 Two-Shot and an ISO Class 8 Certified Cleanroom. Serving all markets, we manufacture with all types of thermoplastics while also having experience in over-molding, insert-molding, two-shot molding, numerous secondary services, sub-assemblies, assemblies and final packaging. To find out how we can help you or for more information, call (978) 567-1000, email sales@plasticmoldingmfg.com or visit http://www.plasticmoldingmfg.com
About the Role

Description

 Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been an owner-operated leader in American-made innovation and quality. We focus on plastics molding development, thin and thick wall molding, tight tolerance molding, part joining and assembly. We proudly serve a number of markets including Industrial, Medical, Electronics, Defense, Transportation and Consumer. With over 100 presses across our four state-of-the-art facilities in MA, CT, PA, and IN, we’re committed to strengthening U.S manufacturing by delivering exceptional production, employment, and economic opportunities nationwide.

Join us at PMM, where tradition meets innovation, and community and customer service are one and the same.

  • Position: Maintenance Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)
  • Location: South Bend, IN (On-Site)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Summary: This role is responsible for performing maintenance and repair on all plastic injection molding machinery and equipment including robots, chillers, thermolators and hot running systems.


Essential Functions:

  • Repairing, troubleshooting, and inspecting all mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • Performing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on machines and robots according to specifications
  • Regularly checking heater bands, rings and pulling screws / barrels
  • Safely utilizing the proper equipment to access jobs to both remove and install parts


Requirements

 Ideal Candidate Experience:

  • Prior plastic injection molding maintenance experience (required)
  • Ability to follow established procedures, read blueprints and maintain accurate records
  • Understanding of auxiliary, electrical, and hydraulic equipment, robots and machines
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Physical Demands of position:

  • Ability to work in loud manufacturing environment
  • Occasional need to bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent walking / standing

Company Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
  • Company provided short-term disability coverage
  • Optional long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

Note:

  • This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
  • Pre-employment background checks are required for all applicants who accept an offer. Offers are contingent upon a report which is acceptable to the company.
  • The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Key Skills
Plastic Injection Molding MaintenanceMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsPreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceBlueprint ReadingRobot MaintenanceElectro-mechanical RepairEquipment Inspection
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Paid Time OffHolidaysVacationHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401(k) With Company MatchGroup Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-term Disability CoverageOptional Long-term Disability CoverageEmployee Referral Bonuses
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on plastic injection molding machinery, including robots, chillers, and hydraulic systems. Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1007
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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