Press Maintenance Technician

AptarGroup · North Carolina

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at AptarGroup (packaging) in North Carolina. Help develop/improve preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Tools it names: FDA / GMP, Injection molding, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 110 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 43%
Team leadership 40%
Welding 34%
✓ EHS / safety 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 75 lbs

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Job summary

Press Maintenance will oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial equipment, mainly injection molding presses. As Press Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. This will include installing new equipment, performing regular preventive maintenance services, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

To ensure success as a Press Maintenance Technician, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and good time management skills. Ultimately, a top-class Press Maintenance Technician boosts production by ensuring all production equipment functions correctly and receives regular maintenance.

Job duties and responsibilites

· Reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical blueprints.

· Help develop/improve preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

· Installing new production equipment.

· Servicing and maintaining equipment including plastic molding presses, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, and production-related equipment.

· Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.

· Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical breakdowns.

· Perform advanced technical repairs to restore machine health and oversee major maintenance work on press equipment as needed to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams: production, quality, and engineering, to identify and resolve press equipment-related issues.

· Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades.

· Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.

· Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems. · Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.

· Document repairs, maintenance activities & quality checks.

· Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.

· Perform required housekeeping, keeping all Secondary Operations storage areas organized.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance and repair activities.

· Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.

· Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.

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And skills

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and maintenance practices.

· Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues effectively.

· Knowledge of injection molding press systems is preferred, particularly Husky, Milacron, and Krauss equipment.

· Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, including scales, micrometers, and calipers.

· Working knowledge of industrial control systems.

· Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and applicable regulations.

· Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Basic computer proficiency, including experience with current operating systems and software programs.

· Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and maintain constant mobility throughout the workday, including moving within and between departments and facilities.

· Ability to closely inspect equipment and components, with sufficient color recognition to perform required job duties.

· Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and carry up to 75 pounds.

· Ability to twist, bend, and reach into awkward or confined spaces while performing maintenance and repair activities.

· Working knowledge of SQF and GMP procedures.

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