Equipment Maintenance Technician

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance Technician will be based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and report to the Equipment Maintenance Manager. The position works from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The technician performs advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on production and facility equipment, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems. The role supports equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement while ensuring work complies with safety requirements and company policies.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including use of diagnostic tools and interpretation of technical schematics.
Extensive experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial controls, automation systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize maintenance activities effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with injection molding machines, molding processes, and related auxiliary equipment is highly preferred.
Familiarity with injection molding concepts, processing parameters, and troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Use digital multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Diagnose and repair industrial equipment, including PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators, and related components.
Use systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and implement corrective actions.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs and findings.
Coordinate with OEMs and equipment vendors when technical support or specialized repairs are needed.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform maintenance in compliance with safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and company policies.