Maintenance Technician LK Staff Schaumburg, IL Job Details Full-time $30 - $38 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Mechanical blueprint interpretation Electronic meters Digital multimeters Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Specialized industrial tools Calibration Pneumatic machine repair Injection (injection molding) Electrical schematic reading and interpretation High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Measuring instruments 480V electrical equipment handling Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Voltage testers Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Associate's degree Hydraulics Plastics injection molding Full Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of our plastic injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on plastic injection molding machines. Troubleshoot and repair auxiliary equipment, including material dryers, chillers, thermolators (temperature control units), granulators, conveyors, and robotic sprue pickers. Inspect belts, fluid levels, filters, and moving components, replacing or calibrating them as needed. Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic blueprints, and mechanical drawings to isolate faults. Required - High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, specifically working with plastic injection molding machinery. Strong hands-on expertise in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems (up to 480V). Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical/hydraulic schematics. Proficiency in using digital multimeters, calipers, and other diagnostic/precision tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure during equipment breakdowns.

Preferred:

Associate's Degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field. Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and robotics (e.g., Wittmann, Yushin, FANUC). Forklift and overhead crane operation certification

Pay:

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Schaumburg, IL 60195 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Schaumburg, IL 60195: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person