Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician ensures the reliable operation and upkeep of injection molding equipment and the facility, including Toyo and Arburg injection molding presses and associated robotics. This role maintains preventive maintenance programs for all facility equipment, keeps accurate maintenance records, collaborates closely with machine operators and all departments, and works proactively to minimize equipment downtime and failures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on injection molding equipment & robotics
• Maintain and execute preventive maintenance programs for all facility equipment
• Inspect equipment and systems regularly to identify potential issues and perform necessary repairs before failures occur.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC issues
• Keep accurate, up-to-date maintenance records including inventory of parts / components

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with plastics processing and injection molding equipment.
• Knowledge of inspection and quality practices related to equipment performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in clean injection molding environments, including medical clean rooms and automotive production areas.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with machine operators and cross-functional departments.
• Attention to detail in documenting maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support production and maintenance needs.
• Commitment to safety and quality in all maintenance tasks.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a strong, long-standing company culture where many team members have built careers of 10 or more years, reflecting stability and a supportive environment. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan, supporting both well-being and long-term financial security.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean injection molding facility that includes both a medical clean room. The maintenance technician interacts with a clean quality department and will regularly walk the production floor. The position is on 2nd shift, typically from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime required as needed. The environment is organized and quality-focused, with established procedures to support safe work practices in specialized areas such as medical clean rooms.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $68640.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

medical, dental, vision, 4o1k

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.