Maintenance Mechanic

Randstad USA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding production equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment. The role is based in Elk Grove Village, IL with a Third shift from 11 PM to 7 AM and pay of $27–$35/hr based on experience.

Responsibilities include preventive and emergency maintenance, reading manuals and schematics, and supporting equipment overhauls.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting blow molding, extrusion, or injection molding equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of plastics processing equipment and systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair blow molding production equipment and support machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Identify potential equipment failures and resolve reliability issues.
• Support equipment overhauls during planned shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation in CMMS.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operate shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, band saw, drill press, welder, and multimeter.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Work closely with Process Technicians and Production teams to resolve technical process issues.
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Blow Molding

Injection Molding

Pneumatics

Electrical

Blueprints

PLC systems

Robotics

Servo controls

Multimeter

Education

High School

Tools

Drill press

Band saw

Lathe

Milling machine

Welder

Multimeter

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic | Blow Molding Equipment & Production Support

(Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding production equipment and plant systems in a plastics manufacturing environment.)

Pay: $27–$35/hr (based on experience)

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Shift: 3rdShift 11 PM – 7 aM

Minimum Requirements

• 2–5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting blow molding, extrusion, or injection molding equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Knowledge of plastics processing equipment and systems
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Experience with PLC systems, robotics, or servo controls
• Working knowledge of plastics materials and blow molding processes
• Forklift experience
• Leadership experience or ability to support maintenance teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and move around machinery throughout the shift
• Ability to climb on equipment when performing repairs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with high noise levels
• Facility is non-climate controlled
• PPE required including hearing protection and safety glasses

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $27–$35/hr based on experience
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career stability
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Opportunity to work with advanced plastics manufacturing equipment

Salary: $62,000 - $74,000 per year

Shift: Third

Work hours: 11 PM - 7 AM

Education: High School

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair blow molding production equipment and support machinery
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Identify potential equipment failures and resolve reliability issues
• Support equipment overhauls during planned shutdowns
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation in computerized maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Operate shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, band saw, drill press, welder, and multimeter
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory
• Work closely with Process Technicians and Production teams to resolve technical process issues
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas

The essential functions of this role include

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blow Molding
• Injection Molding
• Pneumatics
• schematics
• drill press
• extrusion
• Electrical
• Blueprints
• plastics
• PLC systems
• robotics
• servo controls

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School

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.