MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Elgin, IL
Hello NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE – IMMEDIATE START Maintenance Technician | Injection Molding Equipment & Production Support (Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Injection molding production equipment and plant systems in a plastics manufacturing environment.) Role Summary: Randstad USA is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician for a plastics manufacturing facility in Elgin, IL. This direct-hire position supports production by maintaining Injection-molding equipment, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Mechanical and Electrical experience required. Responsibilities
  • Insure the upkeep of the injection molding facility.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance programs on all molding and support equipment.
  • Keep and update accurate maintenance records on all equipment and facility.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with all departments and machine manufactures services technicians.
  • Ensure a smooth running, well maintained facility.
  • Minimize downtime due to machine or equipment failure.
  • Provides clear and accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
  • Mechanical and Electrical experience required
  • 2nd shift, 2pm 11:30 p.m., Monday- Friday
Requirements:
  • High School education or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in hydraulics, electronics, and pneumatics.
  • Must posses a basic understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
  • Must understand all support equipment associated with injection molding. (Thermolators, Spru Pickers, robots, Grinders, etc.)
  • Lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Must have own basic tools
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive pay: $30–$36/hr based on experience
  • Direct hire opportunity with long-term career stability
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
  • Opportunity to work with advanced plastics manufacturing equipment
Want more info or ready to apply? Text 224-505-1109 with the job title “Elgin Maintenance” to get started.

salary: $62,400 - $74,880 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2 PM - 11 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Insure the upkeep of the injection molding facility.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance programs on all molding and support equipment.
  • Keep and update accurate maintenance records on all equipment and facility.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested or directed.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with all departments and machine manufactures services technicians.
  • Ensure a smooth running, well maintained facility.
  • Minimize downtime due to machine or equipment failure.
  • Provides clear and accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
  • Communicates problems/issues in the manufacturing facility to the Director of Maintenance.
  • Any and all duties as assigned.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • manual lifting up to 30lbs
  • working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
  • Electronic Maintenance
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Electrical
  • Engineering
  • Inspection
  • General Maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Product Inspection
  • Maintenance
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 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 [email protected].

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.

Posted 2026-08-12

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