Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III

Randstad USA; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Full benefits after 90 days

Paid time off and holidays

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities to Lead or  

Clean, climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III in Hanover Park, IL, on a 2-2-3 rotating shift. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and improving injection molding equipment in a fast-paced plastics environment.

Pay ranges $35-$42/hr with weekly pay and full benefits after 90 days. The position requires strong electro-mechanical skills, arc flash awareness, and ability to read wiring diagrams; on-site work with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electro-mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Injection molding experience preferred (plastics) in the industry.
• Able to troubleshoot up to 480V AC and read wiring diagrams, schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot 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.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Injection molding experience

480V AC troubleshooting

IO-level diagnostics

Servo positioning theory

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Maintenance software

Associates degree in electronics

Basic PC skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Forklift certification

Independent working

Arc flash safety

Education

Associates degree in electronics

High School diploma

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Injection Molding Maintenance Technician III | High-Volume Plastics Manufacturing (Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize injection molding equipment in a fast-paced production environment.)

Location: Hanover Park, IL Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Shift (3-day weekend every other week) Hours: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm 30-minute unpaid lunch + 2 extra paid breaks per night Pay: $35-$42/hr

Role Summary: 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 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

Compensation & Benefits:

• $35-$42/hr


• 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: First

work hours: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• 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

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes


• manual lifting up to 50lbs


• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance


• Mechanical Maintenance


• Maintenance


• Lock-Out/Tag-Out


• pneumatic


• hydraulic


• 480V AC


• Servo Drives


• Injection molding


• automation systems


• robotics

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years


• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 [e-mail].

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.

Experience

• Experienced


• 4 years

Education

• High School