1st & 3rd Maintenance Technician Paying Up 40/hr

Aerotek; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Contract-to-hire

Climate-controlled environment

Advanced molding/robotics

Job summary

A growing medical manufacturing company in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking experienced Injection Mold Maintenance Technicians to support production in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The role offers hands-on work with advanced molding equipment, robotics, and automation, with a competitive pay range and a path to long-term career growth.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing molding machines, diagnosing electrical/mechanical/hydraulic issues, performing preventive

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance on injection molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines.
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Skills

Injection molding maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Machine setup/changeover

Rotating 12-hour schedule

Robotics/automation experience

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Injection Mold Maintenance Technician

Buffalo Grove, IL

? $30-$45/hr Based On Experience

? 10% Night Shift Differential

About the Role

A growing medical manufacturing company in Buffalo Grove is seeking experienced Injection Mold Maintenance Technicians to support production in a clean, modern, climate-controlled facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for maintenance professionals with injection molding experience who are looking to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, and automation systems while earning competitive pay and building long-term career growth.

Schedule

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (+10% shift differential)

Rotating 12-hour schedule

Full-time hours with built-in weekdays off throughout the month

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment

• Respond to machine alarms and identify root causes of failures

• Maintain and repair robotic and automated manufacturing systems

• Complete TPM activities and scheduled maintenance programs

• Repair and maintain assembly, packaging, and auxiliary equipment

• Upload, restore, and troubleshoot machine programs as needed

• Document maintenance activities and complete work orders

• Support machine startups, changeovers, and production operations

• Follow GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

• Experience performing maintenance on injection molding equipment

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or production equipment

• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience

• Machine setup, changeover, or process troubleshooting experience

• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule

Preferred

• Robotics or automation experience

• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

• GMP or regulated manufacturing experience

• Preventive maintenance (PM) experience

• SAP or CMMS experience

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) knowledge

Why Join Us?

• Earn up to $45/hr based on experience

• 10% night shift premium

• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity

• Consistent full-time schedule

• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment

• Hands-on work with advanced molding, robotics, and automation equipment

• Opportunities for advancement and continued technical development

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.