IPEX by Aliaxis

Maintenance Technician

IPEX by Aliaxis  •  $23.97/hr  •  Lynchburg, VA (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

Harco Fittings LLC is a member of the IPEX. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service. We want to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US. Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team?

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Technician. This role is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The starting rate for this role will be $23.97 per hour.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems in an injection molding environment. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components critical to molding operations. The specialist works closely with engineering and production teams to support continuous operation and process improvements.

Principal Responsibilities

Electrical Controls Maintenance

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo drives.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults in molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Ensure proper functioning of sensors, actuators, and safety interlocks.

Automation Support

  • Assist in programming and modifying control logic for process optimization.
  • Support integration of new equipment and automation systems.
  • Collaborate with external controls engineers on troubleshooting and new applications.

Mechanical and Hydraulic System Maintenance

  • Troubleshoot and isolate issues with hydraulic controls.
  • Conduct general facility repairs including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and structural components.
  • Support utility systems such as compressed air, water, and electrical distribution.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

  • Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Use diagnostic tools to identify potential failures and reduce downtime.
  • Complete PMs with details on repairs and parts used.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70 E and company safety standards.
  • Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
  • Maintain documentation for electrical systems and control panel changes.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

  • Associate degree or technical certification in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and schematics.
  • Familiarity with robotics, 3phase motor controls and industrial networking.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Work Environment

  • Work at heights of up to 16 feet on ladders or platform trucks
  • Incumbent will perform job responsibilities safely in a manufacturing environment.
  • Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting (to a maximum of 80 lbs).

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
  • Vacation and holidays
  • Set schedule with bi-weekly pay
  • Basic safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided
  • Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com

Job Type: Full-time

IPEX by Aliaxis

About IPEX by Aliaxis

Honesty, fairness, integrity, the golden rule: a customer-first culture. Customers want it- even demand it. And it’s so easy to promise.

This is ‘distance race’ thinking, and building a business on it is harder than you might think. It requires you to sacrifice many short-term opportunities for gain. It means spending whatever time it takes to help a client solve a problem on deadline. It means resisting the urge to cut corners on materials that, once in place, no one will ever see.

It means innovation: going beyond what your customers want or expect, and working restlessly to create new products and ideas to fill unmet needs. It means keeping your word, even when it’s inconvenient, and honouring relationships over transactions, even when it costs. And it means building a team with people who believe it, live it, and stand by it.

At IPEX we’ve long-since made a decision to embrace this long-term thinking, not just when it’s easy, but every day, in everything we do, for every customer and every employee. We don’t do it because we’re nice people, though we like to think we are. We do it because it’s good business, and that the reputation we’ve built over time, job by job, one customer at a time, pays the best dividends.

Alex Mestres

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Oakville, CA
Year Founded
1992
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