Injection Molding Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing injection molding machines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, along with extensive experience in injection molding operations. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, where you can make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on challenges and contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in maintenance, especially with injection molding machines.
• Associate's degree or military training in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair machine malfunctions effectively.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Assist engineers with installation and evaluation plans.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Injection Molding Machines

Calibration

Repair Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Military technical training

Tools

Injection Molding Equipment

Job description

Job Posting Start Date: 03-19-2025

Job Posting End Date: 04-19-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager, the Injection Molding Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift role involves maintaining and repairing injection molding machines.

Hours: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM Tuesday-Saturday

What a typical day looks like:

• Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism.
• Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.
• Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.
• Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.
• Records times and problems in equipment logs.
• Provides daily equipment functioning activity information.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces and balances component parts and circuitry.
• Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.
• May require travel to other Flex sites or equipment vendors’ locations.
• Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Associate’s Degree in related field, military technical training or equivalent education and training.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Experience working with injection molding machines required.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois): $33.06 USD - $45.46 USD

Hourly Job Category: Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available? No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).