Tooling & Maintenance Technician II

Location: Columbia, MO
Salary: $50,000–$75,000 annually (Depending on Experience)
Schedule: 1st Shift – Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced Tooling & Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, injection molding machines, and tooling. This position plays an important role in keeping equipment operating efficiently, minimizing downtime, and ensuring consistent production quality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in an injection molding environment, with a strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and robotic troubleshooting.

• →Schedule, perform, and document preventative maintenance (PM) on production machinery according to manufacturer recommendations.
• →Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding machines, tooling, and production equipment.
• →Identify and resolve hydraulic and electrical issues using electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• →Troubleshoot and maintain robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
• →Perform maintenance and repairs on secondary and auxiliary production equipment.
• →Complete plant and equipment electrical and plumbing maintenance as needed.
• →Perform tooling preventative maintenance and assist with tooling repairs.
• →Conduct metal cutting, welding, drilling, and milling as needed.
• →Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and technical support teams to resolve equipment issues.
• →Maintain spare parts inventory and order necessary repair components and maintenance supplies.
• →Work with vendors to locate repair parts and obtain competitive pricing.
• →Maintain accurate maintenance and service records.
• →Operate forklifts and overhead cranes when necessary.
• →Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Injection molding experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics and automated equipment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and documentation.
• Welding, machining, drilling, and fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Must have the necessary hand tools to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.