**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on various manufacturing equipment including injection molding machines, CNC machining centers, mechanical processing equipment, laser marking systems, and associated machinery. This role is crucial in ensuring minimal downtime and enhancing equipment reliability and performance. **Responsibilities** + Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on injection molding machines, CNC machining centers, mechanical processing equipment, laser marking systems, and associated machinery. + Respond promptly to equipment failures and breakdowns to minimize downtime. Diagnose issues, perform repairs, and restore functionality to manufacturing equipment in a timely manner. + Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and performance. Implement proactive maintenance initiatives, such as equipment modifications, upgrades, and process optimizations, to enhance productivity and minimize maintenance costs. + Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely manner to minimize production disruptions. Collaborate with production teams to address equipment-related challenges effectively. **Essential Skills** + Experience with injection molding, including mold setup, mold changes, and preventive maintenance. + Ability to troubleshoot and improve processes in a manufacturing environment. + Strong skills in diagnosing and resolving production issues based on blueprints and other technical documents. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience working with or around high-speed automated equipment or robotics. + Ability to perform full root cause analysis and troubleshooting. + Minimum of a high school diploma; one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate's degree is preferred. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a generous vacation policy with increasing days off based on years of service, an onsite café for lunches, and vending machines for third shift employees. Employees are also eligible for two weeks of parental leave and tuition reimbursement to support their professional growth. **Work Environment** The current positions are open for the first shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a potential shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Candidates must be comfortable working on the first shift for 2-3 months until acclimated. The work environment includes working with high-speed automated equipment and robotics, ensuring reliable production processes. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 18, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.