Maintenance Technician

Injection Mold Maintenance Technician

Buffalo Grove, IL
\uD83D\uDCB2 $30-$45/hr Based on Experience
\uD83C\uDF19 10% Night Shift Differential
About the Role

A growing medical manufacturing company in Buffalo Grove is seeking experienced Injection Mold Maintenance Technicians to support production in a clean, modern, climate-controlled facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for maintenance professionals with injection molding experience who are looking to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, and automation systems while earning competitive pay and building long-term career growth.
Schedule

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (+10% shift differential)
\u2705 Rotating 12-hour schedule
\u2705 Full-time hours with built-in weekdays off throughout the month
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
• Respond to machine alarms and identify root causes of failures
• Maintain and repair robotic and automated manufacturing systems
• Complete TPM activities and scheduled maintenance programs
• Repair and maintain assembly, packaging, and auxiliary equipment
• Upload, restore, and troubleshoot machine programs as needed
• Document maintenance activities and complete work orders
• Support machine startups, changeovers, and production operations
• Follow GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications
Required

• Experience performing maintenance on injection molding equipment
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or production equipment
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
• Machine setup, changeover, or process troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule

Preferred

• Robotics or automation experience
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• GMP or regulated manufacturing experience
• Preventive maintenance (PM) experience
• SAP or CMMS experience
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) knowledge

Why Join Us?

• Earn up to $45/hr based on experience
• 10% night shift premium
• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Hands-on work with advanced molding, robotics, and automation equipment
• Opportunities for advancement and continued technical development

Apply Today
If you have experience with injection molding equipment, industrial maintenance, machine repair, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment troubleshooting , we'd love to speak with you about this opportunity.


Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: \u2022 Medical, dental & vision \u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital \u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan \u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available \u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) \u2022 Short and long-term disability \u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) \u2022 Transportation benefits \u2022 Employee Assistance Program \u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.