Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Maverick Tech

Aurora, IL

Pay: $33-$47/hr

Shift: Full time

**About the Role**

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a vital link in our production chain, ensuring that complex machinery and automated systems operate at peak efficiency. You will leverage your technical expertise to minimize equipment downtime, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the high-performance standards required for our industrial operations.

**Responsibilities**

• Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and maximize operational uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical malfunctions in injection molding, extrusion, and robotic assembly systems.
• Interpret complex technical schematics and blueprints to perform precise repairs and system calibrations.
• Manage equipment changeovers to facilitate seamless transitions between diverse product lines.
• Optimize the performance of industrial automation, including PLCs, cobots, and vision systems, to meet production targets.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory to ensure rapid response to system failures.

**Qualifications**

Required Skills

• High School diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in a technical field is a plus.
• Proven experience maintaining industrial equipment in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting, pneumatics, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic software.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Preferred Skills

• Specialized knowledge of injection molding auxiliary equipment, including hydraulics and hot runner controllers.
• Advanced experience with PLC troubleshooting and robotic integration.
• Demonstrated success in implementing preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Physical capability to perform tasks involving lifting and maneuvering heavy components.