Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Injection Mold)
12 hr rotating shift
This opportunity offers a long-term, contract-to-hire path with a clear route to permanent employment and progressive pay grades. Team members can grow into higher skill levels and compensation tiers over time, including advancement to a higher pay grade structure. Night shift team members receive an additional shift premium, reflecting the value placed on flexibility and around-the-clock operations. The organization provides a stable environment with modern facilities and a focus on continuous improvement, safety, and technical excellence, giving you the chance to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful, medically oriented products.
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician (Injection Mold) supports a high-speed, controlled manufacturing environment by maintaining and repairing injection molding equipment, robots, and various assembly, subassembly, printing, and packaging machines. This role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of scientific injection molding and automation equipment used to manufacture components and devices for FDA-regulated markets. The position starts as a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity in a cleanroom environment producing GLP-1 weight loss drug-related products, with rotating 12-hour AM and PM shifts available.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment in a production environment.
Experience performing setup on injection molding equipment, with varying levels of setup expertise acceptable.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (AM: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. or PM: 6 p.m.-6 a.m.).
Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Ability to follow and apply cGMP practices and documentation requirements.
Capability to follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and other safety protocols.
Ability to operate presses, robots, and auxiliary equipment to diagnose issues and verify repairs.
Strong problem-solving skills, including performing root cause analysis for equipment and process issues.
Ability to use measuring devices, gauges, and inspection tools accurately.
Comfort working in a high-speed, controlled manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with maintenance leadership and team members.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
Previous FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with scientific injection molding processing operations and automation equipment.
Experience with robots, including repair, calibration, and pick-and-place adjustments.
Ability to upload and restore equipment programs after program loss or CPU replacement.
Experience using SAP or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for work orders.
Knowledge and application of 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.
Experience with automation systems in high-speed manufacturing.
Familiarity with GMP and documentation standards in regulated industries.
Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for process, safety, and efficiency improvements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
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 Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
