Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for machine maintenance, including diagnosing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance. This role assists in overhauling and installing equipment and will be cross-trained for both blow molding and injection molding. The position supports process improvement and new technology processes to achieve goals for safety, quality, and profitability. The technician will develop and document processes and assist various departments and managers as required.
ResponsibilitiesComply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.Adhere to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping procedures.Tend to a group of blow molding machines, specifically Uniloy and Bekum machines.Make frequent quality checks on the product, observing for deviations in weight, sidewall thickness, flash, and adjusting to correct product defects.Perform quality checks and analysis on the product.Make frequent checks of heat controls, cooling water temperatures, pressures, extruder, and hydraulic units.Maintain various daily production and quality reports.Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on all machines and support equipment.Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and minimize scrap.Perform mold and line changeovers.Show proficiency in blow molding and injection molding equipment operations and troubleshooting.Follow proper start-up and shutdown procedures as per company and machine requirements.Assist with machine installations.Assist with cross-training technicians.Essential SkillsBlow MoldingInjection MoldingExtrusion MoldingTroubleshootingHydraulicsPreventive MaintenanceElectrical MaintenanceIndustrial Manufacturing MaintenanceAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh school graduate or General Education Degree with a two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program, or 5 years equivalent work-related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot 110v-480v single and 3-phase electrical systems and components.Experience with 3-phase motors, AC/DC drives, fuses, relays, and switches.Blueprint and schematic reading.Ability to work in a 'rougher' environment.Why Work Here?
Company group benefit plan including medical, dental, and short-term disability. Paid time off including holidays and PTO. Enjoy a laid-back work environment.
Work Environment
The facility operates 14 Blow Molding Machines and lines, employing 35 production employees per shift with 3 maintenance personnel on each shift. The environment is well-lit and clean but can be considered 'rougher.' The ideal candidate is positive, highly skilled, and strong-willed, focusing on achieving goals rather than just monetary rewards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Melrose Park, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00
Company group benefit plan including medical, dental and vision
401 (k) * short term disability
Paid time off (holidays and PTO)
Laid Back Environment
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Melrose Park,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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