MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR [Molding]

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview Maintenance Molding Supervisor I is responsible for owning and executing the molding maintenance system that supports production. This role oversees molding machine preventive maintenance, mold maintenance, shot-count control, mold cleaning schedules, spare and mold readiness, daily inspections, and repair history management. The position ensures molds and molding machines are production-ready, maintenance activities are properly documented, abnormalities are effectively escalated, and recurring molding issues are converted into preventive actions that improve equipment reliability, product quality, and production stability.  Key Responsibilities:

• Own molding machine preventive maintenance (PM) execution and maintenance compliance.
• Ensure molding machine readiness before production start through routine inspections.
• Control maintenance activities, repair recovery, and equipment restart validation.
• Manage mold PM plans, shot-count monitoring, and periodic maintenance schedules.Maintain mold condition, storage standards, and spare part readiness.
• Track mold life, overhaul requirements, and abnormal mold status control.
• Support investigation and resolution of molding-related quality and process issues.
• Drive preventive actions to reduce recurring defects, downtime, and equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, and audit evidence.Coordinate cross-functional support and escalate critical maintenance issues to ensure production stability.

What your background should look like

Education

• Diploma, Higher Vocational Certificate, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in molding maintenance, equipment maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in electronics, automotive, connector, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience supervising technicians or leading maintenance activities is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, preventive maintenance systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience in managing PM schedules, equipment downtime, repair records, and maintenance documentation.
• Understanding of mold maintenance, shot-count control, and equipment reliability practices.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to use measurement and inspection tools.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of production setup and changeover processes.

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Team leadership and coaching capability.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)