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Posted August 03, 2026

Plastics Manufacturing Maintenance Specialist (Injection/Blow Molding)

Ace Partners
Batavia, IL, US Full Time
35USD - 40USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Why this role
  • Make a direct impact on uptime in a well-established manufacturing operation
  • Access long-term stability, with strong potential for internal growth, training, and development support
  • Leverage your hydraulics depth while broadening PLC and molding expertise
What you’ll own
  • Troubleshoot and repair plant electrical systems
  • Perform PLC diagnostics on Allen Bradley platforms
  • Maintain, adjust, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Install, troubleshoot, and repair production assets, including:
    • Injection molding machines (HPM, Van Dorn, Niigata, Krause, Cincinnati)
    • Blow mold extrusion equipment
    • Packaging machinery
    • Cooling systems
    • Powder coat systems
  • Execute major equipment repairs; operate machine tools to complete precision tasks
  • Mentor junior technicians to elevate team performance
  • Uphold safety protocols and quality expectations without compromise
Schedules
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (6 days per week)
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (6 days per week)
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM (6 days per week)
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience; strong hydraulics required
  • Demonstrated capability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Experience with injection or blow molding preferred
  • Familiarity with microprocessor-controlled equipment
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-first approach
  • Proficiency in hydraulics
Tools & tech
  • Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting
  • Machine tools for precision repair and fabrication
  • Production and utilities equipment listed above

Join a team that invests in your development. Grow your skills, expand your responsibilities, and build a long-term career in plastics manufacturing maintenance.

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