Electrical / Mechanical Technician

Now Hiring: Electro-Mechanic I (Night Shift) Are you a skilled technician looking to take your career to the next level with a global leader in sustainable packaging? We are seeking a Mid-Level Electro-Mechanic to join a high-performing maintenance team in Elk Grove Village, IL. If you have a passion for troubleshooting complex industrial equipment and want to work in a culture that values safety, quality, and a work ethic, we want to hear from you!

The Perks

• Highly Competitive Pay: $36.34–$39.85/hour.

• Shift Premium: Earn an additional +$2.00/hour shift differential.

• Great Schedule: 12-hour continental night shift (5:45 PM–6:15 AM). Enjoy having every other weekend off!

• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will be the backbone of the production floor, ensuring high-quality, efficient shipments through proactive maintenance. Your day-to-day will include:

• Solving Complex Problems: Analyzing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery.

• Technical Expertise: Reading electrical blueprints, using multimeters, and troubleshooting PLC systems and industrial motor controls.

• Advanced Maintenance: Performing preventive and predictive maintenance, calibrations, and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.

• Shop Skills: Operating equipment like band saws, mills, and lathes, while maintaining chillers, compressors, and pumps.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience: You have industrial manufacturing or military experience repairing and maintaining equipment.

• Tech Savvy: You possess PLC troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of industrial motor controls.

• Physical Readiness: Comfortable with ladders, lifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Bonus Points: Industry experience with blown film, sheet extrusion, flexographic printing, or lamination is a major plus.

Ready to jumpstart your next chapter? Apply today to join a team committed to a healthier planet through responsible packaging!

salary: $76,960 - $87,048 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow plant safety rules including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe machine operation
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and technical data
• Work on motors, contactors, and relays using a multimeter to verify component functionality
• Operate advanced shop equipment such as band saws, mills, and lathes
• Maintain chillers, process pumps, compressors, ink pumps, and glue pumps
• Analyze and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and PLC systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, routine repairs, and calibration with minimal downtime
• Diagnose root causes of production equipment failures and determine best corrective action
• Document parts used and repairs completed in CMMS
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and parts room organization
• Perform repairs on plant production and facility equipment
• Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities including audits, pillar teams, and near misses
• Maintain safe operational conditions of all production and related equipment
• Use required personal protective equipment
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned

The essential functions of this role include:

• working up to 7 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Electrical
• Maintenance
• PLC
• Preventative Maintenance
• Mechanical repair
• Blueprints

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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 View email address on randstadusa.com.

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.