1st shift Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician 1st shift E-Verify Toolbox Required Location: Elgin, IL | On-Site Job Summary: The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position requires extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.

Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership to a small maintenance team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance activities. Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide daily technical guidance and leadership to a small team of maintenance technicians. Assist with assigning, coordinating, and prioritizing maintenance activities.

Support the training, development, and troubleshooting capabilities of maintenance personnel. Monitor maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance priorities, and team needs to the Director of Maintenance. Duties/Responsibilities: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and associated manufacturing equipment.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures. Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and mechanical blueprints. Troubleshoot automation equipment, including robotics, pickers, conveyors, and other automated manufacturing systems.

Independently identify equipment problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs. Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, outside vendors, and technical support representatives to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues. Communicate effectively with technical support personnel by telephone to follow troubleshooting instructions and implement solutions.

Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime and maintain production efficiency. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance. Support and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules. Ensure the proper upkeep and functionality of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency. Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to address equipment-related concerns. Ensure maintenance work complies with company safety procedures and established maintenance practices.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment. Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance. Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate with outside contacts in the process of pick up and delivery. Must be able to communicate with all employees. Accountable for the general upkeep of the facilities on a daily basis.

Must be able to speak and read English. Valid drivers license and good driving record. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision Education and Experience: High School education or equivalent. Strong troubleshooting knowledge of injection molding machines and related manufacturing equipment.

Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment. Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with equipment manufacturers and technical support representatives to resolve technical problems. Must understand all support equipment associated with injection molding.

(Thermolators, Spru Pickers, robots, Grinders, etc.) Maintain all P/M records as directed by the Director of Maintenance. Must be capable of general fabrication such as welding and brazing. Must be capable in general plumbing using PVC and/or galvanized pipe. Must be capable in general electrical wiring, conduit bending and fabrication.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of walking and standing. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged, but not required. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits

Full benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans $38-$40 an hour