2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech – Blow Molding & Filling

Randstad USA; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong advancement opportunities

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support blow molding, liquid filling, and downstream packaging operations in a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Woodridge, IL. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safe operation across shifts.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with blow mold machines, fillers, cappers, conveyors, and packaging systems, plus strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gearboxes.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, sensors, relays, solenoids, pushbuttons)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable standing/walking most of the shift and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures.
• Troubleshoot and service blow molding equipment (Uniloy, Bekum, or similar).
• Maintain liquid fillers, cappers, sealers, labelers, conveyors, case packers, and palletizers.
• Tear down and rebuild motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, clutches, valves, and cylinders.
• Work with AC (480V–120V) and low-voltage DC control circuits.
• Perform machine setups, adjustments, and changeovers for molds, bottles, and packaging formats.
• Make mechanical adjustments for fill volume, torque, speed, and alignment.
• Support operators and supervisors during production runs.
• Improve changeover efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Perform scheduled PMs on production and support equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and calibrate components.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades and improvement projects.
• Maintain compressors, dryers, chillers, pumps, and conveyors.
• Follow all safety procedures, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Gearboxes

Electrical troubleshooting

Motors

Sensors

Relays

Solenoids

Pushbuttons

Team player

OT availability

Education

High School (required)

Tools

Uniloy

Bekum

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support blow molding, liquid filling, and downstream packaging operations in a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Woodridge, IL. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safe operation across shifts.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with blow mold machines, fillers, cappers, conveyors, and packaging systems, plus strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.