Equipment Maintenance Technician (Lead)
About The Position
The Equipment Maintenance Lead will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager. The role involves leading and supporting a team of maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues. The position requires performing advanced electrical troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment involving PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, automated machinery, and hydraulic & pneumatic systems. The lead will apply strong troubleshooting methodologies, provide hands-on technical support, mentor technicians, and assist the Maintenance Manager with work order assignment, job prioritization, and labor allocation. Additionally, the role involves assisting with the management of maintenance spare parts inventory, communicating with OEMs and vendors, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related technical field, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic tools and technical schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including material handling systems, dryers, chillers, temperature controllers, and automation/robotics.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues.
- Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using digital multimeters, clamp meters, and diagnostic tools. Ability to follow and use electrical schematics and control drawings.
- Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
- Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving Hydraulic & Pneumatic: Pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators.
- Apply strong troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause failures, minimize downtime, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide hands-on technical support during difficult breakdowns and mentor technicians on best practices and proper troubleshooting techniques.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager with work order assignment, job prioritization, and labor allocation to meet production and safety goals.
- Assist with the management and organization of maintenance spare parts inventory, including critical spares tracking, usage analysis, and reordering to reduce downtime.
- Communicate directly with OEMs and equipment vendors for technical support, documentation review, parts identification, and guidance during complex machine repairs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance process enhancements.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company policies.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
