Lead Maintenance Mechanic – Blow Molding, Injection, Extrusion Equipment (Lead day-to-day maintenance operations while performing hands-on troubleshooting, PMs, and repairs across production and support equipment.) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday plus OT Pay: $35–$45/hr DOE Role Summary: Randstad USA is hiring a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Elk Grove Village. In this role, you’ll support the Maintenance Manager by leading the maintenance team and ensuring critical equipment is operating efficiently. You’ll coordinate tasks through MaintainX CMMS, assist with PMs, and take point on troubleshooting during production and shutdowns. Qualifications & Skills: 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience required Background in blow molding, injection, and extrusion preferred Proven leadership experience managing maintenance personnel Able to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation strong troubleshooting knowledge across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Experience with PLCs, robotics, and servo controls is a plus Familiarity with CMMS systems (MaintainX preferred) Forklift certification a plus Compensation & Benefits: Pay: $35–$45/hr DOE Direct Hire Opportunity Weekly Pay Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) with Company Match PTO, Paid Holidays, and Long-Term Career Growth MUST HAVE plastics maintenance leadership experience and an updated resume. Text Angel at 847-576-4085 or email Angel.menes-ronces@randstadusa.com to apply today.salary: $72,300 - $93,600 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 6 AM - 3 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities Lead daily maintenance operations and coordinate tasks among the team Serve as acting maintenance leader when the Manager is unavailable Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs Handle preventative and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring safe LOTO procedures Submit purchase requisitions and manage parts inventory Use CMMS (MaintainX) to log tasks and track repair history Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical issues Support and enforce safety procedures across all maintenance work Operate standard shop equipment (lathe, welder, mill, drill press, etc.) Identify system/component failures and assist with process improvement initiatives Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance areas Other duties as assigned The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking up to 12 hrs of overtime per weekSkillsMaintenanceLeadBlow MoldingSchedule AdherenceElectronic MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceCMMSLOTOpneumatichydraulicElectricallathewelderdrill pressmillroboticsservo controlsPLCsExtrusioninjectionSupervisingMotivatingQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.