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.)
- Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
- ⏰ Shift: 3rdShift 11 PM – 7 aM
Pay: $27–$35/hr (based on experience) ️ Qualifications & Skills:
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
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Text 847-576-4085 with the job title “Elk Grove Maintenance” to get started. ZPMLSTCM
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
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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
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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Shift work