Maintenance Technician – Injection Molding
- Location: Fox River Grove
- Pay: $30–$36/hour | Full-Time
- 1st shift 7am - 3pm
We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong knowledge of injection molding equipment and systems. You’ll be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment to keep production running 24/7.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair injection molding presses, screws, barrels, pumps, and motors
- Service auxiliary equipment: robots, conveyors, chillers, thermolators, and grinders
- Perform preventative maintenance and update PM checklists
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and PLCs
- Assist cross-functional teams with machine operation and maintenance support
- Maintain parts inventory and ensure equipment safety and compliance
- Perform welding, soldering, and general mechanical repairs
Qualifications
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Comfortable with 24VDC to 480VAC 3-phase electrical systems
- Skilled with hand tools, welders, lathes, and overhead cranes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- High school diploma or GED required
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Career development support
How To Apply
- Contact: Mike Coleman
- 773-747-7676 or Mike.Coleman@axionrecruitment.com
- Job reference number: 2389
- If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.
This position is commutable from Ridgefield, Crystal Lake, Prairie Grove, Village of Lakewood, Woodstock, Cary, Palatine, Wauconda, McHenry, Marengo, Algonquin, Huntley, West Dundee, Fox Lake, Lake Zurich, Harvard, and Belvidere.
Relevant Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Millwright, Machine Maintenance, Machine Mechanic, and Multi-Craft Technician.
All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.