Injection Molding Maintenance Technician
Randstad USA
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Job summary
Randstad USA seeks an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III to support overnight manufacturing operations in Hanover Park, IL. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing high‑volume injection molding equipment and auxiliaries, with emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems.
You will read drawings, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of electro‑mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
- Injection molding experience preferred (plastics industry).
- Ability to troubleshoot up to 480V AC and read schematics.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems, robotics, and molding machines.
- Perform mechanical repairs to maintain uptime.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment using blueprints and schematics.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance routines.
- Calibrate equipment with specialized tools.
- Support changeovers and optimize molding parameters.
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Job description
Location: Hanover Park, IL Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Shift (3-day weekend every other week!) • Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM • 30-minute unpaid lunch + 2 extra paid breaks per night Pay: $35–$39/hr + 5% Night Shift Differential (based on experience)
Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Technician to support overnight manufacturing operations. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the performance of injection molding machines and auxiliary systems. Ideal for technicians with plastics industry experience and solid electrical troubleshooting skills—including arc flash awareness.
- 5–8+ years of experience with electro‑mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting
- Injection molding experience preferred (plastics industry)
- Proficient in troubleshooting up to 480V AC, IO-level diagnostics, and servo positioning theory
- Solid understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems
- strong documentation skills and use of maintenance tracking software
- Associates degree in electronics or technical discipline preferred
- Basic PC knowledge (Excel, Outlook, maintenance systems)
- Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and geometric figures
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
- Must be able to work independently and address urgent maintenance issues before PMs
- Arc flash safety training or understanding of electrical safety best practices
- $35–$39/hr base + 5% night shift differential
- Weekly Pay (direct deposit)
- Full benefits after 90 days: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- On-the-job training and potential advancement into Lead or Specialist roles
- Clean, climate‑controlled facility and supportive team environment
salary: $72,800 - $90,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6:45 PM - 7 AM
education: High School
- Troubleshoot non‑functioning electro‑mechanical systems, including robotics, automation, and molding machines
- Perform complex mechanical repairs, adjustments, and rebuilds to maintain uptime
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment using blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Perform and document scheduled preventive maintenance routines
- Calibrate equipment using specialized testing tools
- Support machine changeovers and optimize molding parameters for efficiency and quality
- Maintain equipment data for root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Coordinate with suppliers or internal teams to source equipment parts or upgrades
- Ensure compliance with electrical and arc flash safety protocols
- Follow all company safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag‑Out, PPE usage, and GMPs
- May assist in training junior techs or operators on equipment use
- Participate in on‑call rotation or overtime as required
- wearing steel toe shoes
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 10 hours at one time
- Electronic Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Lock-Out/Tag‑Out
- pneumatic
- hydraulic
- 480V AC
- Servo Drives
- Injection molding
- automation systems
- robotics
- Years of experience: 4 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
- Experienced
- 4 years
- High School
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