Manufacturing/Production Associate (53142)

Adecco Staffing is working with a manufacturing company in Gurnee, IL to hire Operators II, Quality Inspectors I, Machine operators II and Technician II. This position plays a key role in ensuring products meet customer and company quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Position: Maintenance Technician II/ Operators II/ Quality Inspectors II/ Machine Operator

Pay: $18.89 to $33 per hour

Shift Dates for training

orientation - Mondays

ONSITE

continental rotating shift - 12 hours

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance experience and Handling Plastic Injection Molding Machines

JOB SUMMARY
This position supports a highly regulated medical manufacturing environment and requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Expected to work independently, respond effectively to equipment downtime, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and production continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, assembly equipment, and facility systems.

• Support injection molding machines and associated manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, sensors, heaters, thermocouples, relays, contactors, and other machine controls.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, regulators, fittings, and related components.

• Respond to production equipment breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency and work to safely restore equipment to operation.

• Perform root cause troubleshooting on recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities accurately and on time.

• Support equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.

• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of robotic and automated manufacturing systems.

• Partner with Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, Tooling, and Operations to resolve equipment-related production issues.

• Identify opportunities to reduce equipment downtime, improve preventive maintenance effectiveness, and increase equipment reliability.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repairs, and parts usage within the site's maintenance system.

• Follow applicable safety requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and site procedures.

• Perform work in accordance with requirements associated with an FDA-registered, ISO 13485 medical manufacturing environment.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to less-experienced maintenance technicians as needed.

• Assist with spare-parts identification and recommendations for critical manufacturing equipment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, equipment uptime, and operational performance.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Perform additional maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum 3- 10 years of hands-on industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience maintaining plastic injection molding equipment and associated auxiliary equipment.

• Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. robotics, automation, conveyors, dryers, chillers, temperature controllers, material handling systems, and related auxiliary equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex equipment failures.

• Experience in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and machine controls.

• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety practices.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize multiple equipment issues.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other technical functions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in and around manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.

• Ability to work around operating manufacturing equipment and within controlled manufacturing environments.

Work Environment
This position primarily supports injection molding and associated manufacturing operations. The role requires significant time on the production floor and may require support outside normal working hours depending on equipment issues, production requirements, and business needs.

Safety glasses and steel toed shoes required on the manufacturing floor, receiving inspection, receiving, stockroom and shipping areas.

Pay Details: $18.89 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.