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Plastics Processing Equipment Reliability Technician

$25 - $35 per hour

Express Employment Professionals - Crystal Lake

Job Description

Job Description

Plastics Processing Equipment Reliability Technician Is this you?

  • Driven to keep complex machines running smoothly?
  • Comfortable diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems?
  • Ready to support a fast-paced plastics operation on first shift?

Location: Elgin, IL | Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hour | Schedule: 1st Shift | Type: Full-Time

What you’ll tackle
  • Own preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance for injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
  • Rapidly troubleshoot faults to cut downtime and protect throughput and safety.
  • Use schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals to isolate issues.
  • Pitch in on mold changeovers, production startups, and emergency repairs.
  • Support facility/utility upkeep and contribute to continuous improvement.
What you bring
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1–3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (plastics injection molding preferred).
  • Strong independent troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
  • Background with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems.
  • Valid Illinois Driver's License; safe, skilled use of tools and diagnostic gear.
Your toolset and systems
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Testing
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic Systems & Components
  • Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Perks and support
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision/Eyewear plans
  • IL Paid Leave Hours
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Prescription drug reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Referral bonuses
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Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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