Maintenance Technician Plastic Injection Molding

Company Overview:
Nile Automotive is a Tier 2 automotive supplier specializing in plastic injection molding. With two plants in Georgia and Tennessee, we provide high-quality parts to leading OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers.

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong background in injection molding to join our team in Cumming, GA. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing injection molding machines (55 ton – 1300 ton), auxiliary equipment, and supporting production uptime. Pay ranges from $25 – $35 /hr depending on injection molding experience and technical competency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, preventative, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robotics, chillers, dryers, grinders, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Disassemble, clean, replace parts, and reassemble machinery as needed.
• Install, align, and set up new molding equipment and related production machinery.
• Fabricate and weld components as necessary to support repairs and upgrades.
• Assist with plant utilities, pumps, heaters, fans, and other systems to support production operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow safety/OSHA standards.
• Support production teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required: 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines (55 ton – 1300 ton) and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work scheduled overtime and respond to urgent production demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in plastic injection molding, and what were your primary responsibilities? Please explain thoroughly.
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have with injection molding machines, and what processing, troubleshooting, or maintenance work did you perform? Please explain thoroughly.

Ability to Commute:

• Cumming, GA 30028 (Required)

Work Location: In person