Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Plastics Molding

Plasticade Products; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasticade Products is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and tune electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a high‑volume plastics operation. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document work in the CMMS, and support safety and efficiency goals.

You’ll work closely with Process Technicians and Supervisors, read blueprints and schematics, and use shop tools to keep machines running smoothly and downtime to a minimum.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret O&M instructions, manuals, blueprints, and electrical/controls schematics.
• Skilled in basic electrical diagnostics and repair.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of plastics processing in blow molding and injection applications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Execute both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled corrective work.
• Record work accurately in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Follow all site safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Detect and address emerging failures in machines, subsystems, and components.
• Spot and recommend process improvements that increase uptime and efficiency.
• Help manage spare parts inventory and suggest critical spares.
• Operate machine shop and diagnostic tools: milling machine, band saw, drill press, lathe, welder, and electrical multimeter.
• Partner closely with Process Technicians and Supervisors to resolve technical process issues.
• Keep maintenance areas organized and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

O&M instructions

Electrical diagnostics

Pneumatic hydraulic

Plastics processing

Tools

Milling machine

Band saw

Drill press

Lathe

Welder

Electrical multimeter

Job description

3rd SHIFT OPENING – HOURS: M-F 10:00PM – 6:30AMPicture your night: a molding line stops mid-run, a sensor is throwing faults, and a hydraulic circuit is running hot. You step in—diagnose the issue, swap the failed component, fine‑tune settings, and capture the work in the CMMS before moving on to a scheduled PM. That’s a typical shift for our Industrial Maintenance Mechanic keeping a high‑volume plastics operation running smoothly.What you’ll handleTroubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and facility equipment.Execute both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled corrective work.Record work accurately in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Work with an eye toward quality, reliability, scrap reduction, and safety targets.Follow all site safety procedures and policies at all times.Detect and address emerging failures in machines, subsystems, and components.Spot and recommend process improvements that increase uptime and efficiency.Help manage spare parts inventory and suggest critical spares.Operate machine shop and diagnostic tools: milling machine, band saw, drill press, lathe, welder, and electrical multimeter.Partner closely with Process Technicians and Supervisors to resolve technical process issues.Keep maintenance areas organized and clean.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications2–5 years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in blow molding and/or injection molding environments.Ability to read and interpret O&M instructions, manuals, blueprints, and electrical/controls schematics.Skilled in basic electrical diagnostics and repair.Solid understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Working knowledge of plastics processing in blow molding and injection applications.PreferredExposure to PLCs, robotics, and servo motion control.Working conditions & physical demandsNon‑climate‑controlled production/warehouse environment with moderate noise; prolonged standing and walking (more than 90% of the shift).Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and stair climbing.Use required PPE in designated areas/tasks: head protection, gloves, safety glasses, ARC flash, etc.Compensation: $26.00 - $36.00 per hourNote: This description outlines the role’s primary responsibilities and may be adjusted by the Company as needs evolve.