Injection Molding Maintenance Technician (Skilled) in Bloomingdale, Illinois at MATRIX PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC

Matrix Plastic Products is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Technician who is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and support systems to ensure safe and efficient operations in an injection molding environment. This hands-on position requires a broad range of maintenance skills encompassing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance functions. The Skilled Maintenance Technician must be highly self-sufficient, capable of working independently with limited supervision, and able to quickly learn and troubleshoot new equipment and systems. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with external vendors and contractors, managing maintenance inventories, and responding to urgent maintenance needs throughout the facility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and other related issues.
• Coordinate and communicate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to schedule specialized repairs & maintenance activities.
• Manage inventory levels of maintenance supplies, spare parts, consumable items, and shop materials to ensure adequate stock and minimize downtime.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests to minimize production interruptions.
• Install, modify, and repair equipment, machinery, and facility systems as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory documentation, and work order completion records.
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, and facility improvement projects.
• Support safety initiatives by ensuring equipment and facility systems operate in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently to prioritize maintenance activities, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in the injection molding manufacturing industry
• Proficiency working with injection molding machines, temperature control units (oil and water), material drying equipment, and automation equipment.
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facility maintenance tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and perform with limited supervision.
• Ability to read technical manuals, equipment documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent maintenance situations and changing priorities.

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Technical training, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in one or more skilled trades.
• Experience coordinating with outside contractors and service providers.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Safety: Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Facility Mobility: Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility, grounds, and maintenance areas to perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Hands-on Equipment Interaction: Must be able to frequently position oneself to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Technical Dexterity: Requires the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance instruments.
• Industrial Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, elevated noise levels, outdoor weather conditions, and other typical maintenance-related hazards.
• Schedule Flexibility: May be required to work overtime, weekends, or respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, tools, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds safely and efficiently.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $28-34/hr, depending on experience.
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full-time.
• Shift and Schedule: Day shift (7AM-5PM), 8-10 hour shift depending on needs, Mon-Fri
• Location: Bloomingdale, IL (100% on-site, in-person). The company is moving its facilities completely from Wood Dale to Bloomingdale by end of 2026.

Employment Verification:

• Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• EOE, including disability/vets