1st shift Lead Maintenance Technician

Chemtech Plastics, Inc.; Elgin (IL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Voluntary plans

Competitive hourly wage

Descripción de la vacante

Chemtech Plastics, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to lead and support maintenance operations in a plastic injection molding facility.

The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of molding machines, automation systems, and related equipment while guiding a small maintenance team. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to minimize downtime, interpret schematics, and ensure safe, efficient operation on the

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience coordinating maintenance with production and engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small team of maintenance technicians and assign priorities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems and robotics.
• Read schematics and diagrams and implement corrective actions.
• Document maintenance activities and support PM programs.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Team leadership

English communication

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Injection molding equipment

Robotics

Automation systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position requires extensive hands‑on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership to a small maintenance team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance activities.

Lead Maintenance Technician

1st shift

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Location: Elgin, IL | On-Site

Job Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position requires extensive hands‑on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership to a small maintenance team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance activities.

Status

Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical guidance and leadership to a small team of maintenance technicians.
• Assist with assigning, coordinating, and prioritizing maintenance activities.
• Support the training, development, and troubleshooting capabilities of maintenance personnel.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance priorities, and team needs to the Director of Maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and mechanical blueprints.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment, including robotics, pickers, conveyors, and other automated manufacturing systems.
• Independently identify equipment problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, outside vendors, and technical support representatives to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with technical support personnel by telephone to follow troubleshooting instructions and implement solutions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
• Support and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Ensure the proper upkeep and functionality of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to address equipment-related concerns.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with company safety procedures and established maintenance practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to communicate with outside contacts in the process of pick up and delivery.
• Must be able to communicate with all employees.
• Accountable for the general upkeep of the facilities on a daily basis.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision

Education and Experience

• High School education or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge of injection molding machines and related manufacturing equipment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with equipment manufacturers and technical support representatives to resolve technical problems.
• Must understand all support equipment associated with injection molding. (Thermolators, Spru Pickers, robots, Grinders, etc.)
• Maintain all P/M records as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Must be capable of general fabrication such as welding and brazing.
• Must be capable in general plumbing using PVC and/or galvanized pipe.
• Must be capable in general electrical wiring, conduit bending and fabrication.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged, but not required.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits and Compensation

• Full benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans
• $38-$40 an hour