Molding Engineer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Location:  Thomson, GA

Shift:  Day Shift — with emergency on-call availability as needed

Reports To:  Lead Process Technician / Division Management

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Amcor’s Injection Molding Division is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with deep injection molding and electrical expertise. This is an injection-molding-specific maintenance role focused on keeping our Milacron injection molding presses and all associated auxiliary equipment running at peak performance.

The right person has a strong injection molding maintenance background, is genuinely skilled in electrical troubleshooting and repair, understands hydraulic systems on injection presses, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, high-performing team.

Core Responsibilities

Injection Molding Press Maintenance & Repair

•    Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Milacron injection molding presses, with familiarity with Mosaic and Cemac 486 machine control systems strongly preferred

•    Perform emergency and unscheduled press repairs to minimize downtime; respond to production interruptions quickly and effectively

•    Develop and maintain a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for all injection molding presses — scheduling, executing, and documenting PMs to prevent failures before they occur

•    Maintain a running log of machine health, repair history, & upcoming maintenance needs for each press

Electrical Systems

•    Diagnose and repair electrical systems on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment: control panels, wiring harnesses, sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other components

•    Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

•    Repair or replace electrical components as needed; maintain organized records of replacements & changes

•    Ensure compliance with all electrical safety standards including LOTO procedures at all times

Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems

•    Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems on injection molding machines including pumps, valves, manifolds, cylinders, and seals

•    Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, belts, couplings, linkages, and general machine components

•    Perform machinist tasks as needed for fabricating or modifying parts to support equipment repair & upkeep

Auxiliary Equipment

•    Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all auxiliary injection molding equipment including: temperature controllers / thermolators, resin dryers, chillers and mold cooling systems, material loaders and conveying systems, granulators/grinders, conveyors, robots and automation cells, and hot runner controllers

•    Ensure all auxiliary equipment is operating correctly and support the process tech team in diagnosing auxiliary equipment issues

PLC & Controls

•    Troubleshoot PLC-based machine control faults and work through diagnostic errors on Milacron control systems (Mosaic, Cemac 486)

•    PLC programming experience (modifying, updating, or backing up programs) is a significant plus; candidates without prior programming experience who have strong troubleshooting skills will be considered

•    Coordinate with corporate electrical maintenance resources on PLC-related projects as needed

Support & Coordination

•    Interface with Milacron and other equipment vendors for parts sourcing, technical documentation, and specialized repairs — with a goal of progressively reducing external service dependency

•    Support mold change process from a mechanical/connectivity standpoint: water connections, hot runner hookups, and press-side mechanical verification

•    Manage spare parts inventory for injection molding equipment; identify critical spares and maintain appropriate stock levels

•    Communicate machine condition, maintenance status, and upcoming PM needs proactively to the Lead Process Technician and division management

•    Maintain complete and organized maintenance records, equipment logs, and service documentation

•    Available for emergency on-call response outside normal day shift hours as needed; response expected for critical press downtime situations

•    Perform other duties as assigned in support of division uptime and operational goals

Qualifications

Education

•    High school diploma or GED required

•    Vocational or technical training in electrical, electro-mechanical, or industrial maintenance strongly preferred

•    Formal apprenticeship program, associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent combination of training and experience welcomed

Experience

•    5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an injection molding manufacturing environment

•    Must have direct, relevant experience maintaining injection molding presses — this is not a general manufacturing maintenance role

Required Technical Skills

•    Injection molding press maintenance — deep hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing injection molding machines is essential

•    Electrical troubleshooting — ability to trace, diagnose, and repair electrical faults using schematics; confident with control wiring, sensors, drives, and components

•    Hydraulic systems — solid understanding of hydraulic circuits on injection molding machines; ability to diagnose and repair leaks, pressure issues, valve faults, and pump failures

•    Mechanical aptitude — comfortable with general mechanical repair: bearings, belts, couplings, pneumatics, machining basic parts

•    Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings

•    LOTO and electrical safety compliance — must practice and enforce proper lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures

•    Self-directed — able to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues independently

Strongly Preferred

•    Direct experience with Milacron injection molding equipment — familiarity with Mosaic or Cemac 486 control systems is a significant advantage

•    PLC troubleshooting experience — ability to navigate PLC diagnostic screens, identify faults, and work through control system errors

•    PLC programming — ability to read, modify, or back up PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Milacron-specific)

•    Hot runner system maintenance — troubleshooting controllers, tip replacements, wiring repairs

•    Robotics / automation maintenance experience

•    Chiller and cooling system maintenance experience

Personal Characteristics

•    Proactive communicator — surfaces equipment concerns and emerging failures before they impact production

•    Ownership mentality — treats the equipment as their own responsibility and takes pride in uptime and machine condition

•    Problem solver — approaches equipment issues methodically; doesn’t give up until the root cause is identified and resolved

•    Adaptable — comfortable in a growing, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and initiative is valued

•    Team-oriented — works closely with process technicians, production staff, and division leadership to keep the operation running

Physical Requirements

•    Capable of lifting 50+ lbs unassisted

•    Ability to work in confined spaces, at floor level, and at heights as required

•    Ability to climb stairs, crouch, kneel, and bend

•    Must be able to wear required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and/or ear protection

Founded in 1992, Amcor, Inc is a privately held manufacturer of polyethylene film and bags and polyolefin additives, as well as a full line distributor of various products. Our philosophy has always been the highest quality materials, competitive pricing and personal service. We increasingly solve new and challenging problems in current an new markets while also internationalizing our offerings and presence around the world. We ware 100% focused on customer satisfaction. A quality product, a quick-turnaround, and on-time delivery are what it’s all about.