Mold Press Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Description

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we are driven by integrity, partnership, accountability, agility, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Our customer-focused culture is built on long-term strategic partnerships and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to the medical device industry.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mold Maintenance Tech to support injection molding operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of production tooling. This hands-on role is responsible for keeping molds production-ready, diagnosing tooling-related quality issues, and ensuring molds are properly maintained to support safe, reliable, and consistent manufacturing.The Mold Maker works closely with Molding, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to identify root causes, complete repairs and modifications, and minimize downtime. This position plays an important role in maintaining the performance and longevity of production tooling while supporting the department's production and quality objectives.

• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and changeover of production molds to ensure tooling is ready for manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues that impact part quality, process performance, or production.
• Diagnose root causes of tooling-related quality issues and perform corrective repairs to return molds to production.
• Inspect molds and tooling to identify wear, damage, or opportunities for repair and improvement.
• Recommend tooling repairs, modifications, and improvements to enhance mold performance, reliability, and longevity.
• Perform visual inspections and initial sampling following repairs or mold changes to verify that tooling is functioning properly and producing acceptable parts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of mold repairs, modifications, maintenance activities, and tooling history.
• Maintain an accurate inventory and status log of spare tooling and communicate tooling needs or concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Work closely with the Molding Manager and Plant Manager to prioritize repairs and coordinate tooling activities based on production requirements.
• Collaborate with Molding, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling reliability, quality, and production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain regular, reliable, on-site attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certificate, or formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in injection molding or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance activities based on production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining injection molding presses, preferably Sodick or similar equipment.
• Experience with hydraulic and/or electric injection molding machines.
• Experience with machine controls, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial automation.
• Experience with temperature controllers, hot runners, chillers, dryers, robots, and auxiliary molding equipment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Experience with CMMS/Maintenance Management systems.
• Electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or controls certification.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry materials and equipment components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around operating manufacturing equipment, including elevated temperatures, hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, and moving machinery.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, lubricants, and industrial equipment.

Work Schedule

• This position may require flexibility to support production operations, including overtime, weekends, or off-shift support as needed.
• Participation in an on-call or emergency maintenance rotation may be required based on site needs.