Lead Maintenance Technician - IL

Element Logic•University Park, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Keep cutting-edge automation running at peak performance. At Element Logic, you'll do more than maintain equipment. You'll play a critical role in ensuring world-class automated warehouse solutions operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, working alongside talented colleagues and industry-leading technology while helping customers maximize performance and uptime. If you're passionate about troubleshooting complex systems, leading by example, and making a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance, industrial automation, mechanical systems, or a related technical field.
A degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, conveyors, and industrial equipment.
Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and standard Microsoft Office applications.
A solid understanding of warehouse, logistics, or automated material handling operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
The flexibility and willingness to travel internationally when needed, supported by a valid passport.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated, diverse, and talented professionals
Passionate about new technology, intralogistics and automation
Flexible, open-minded, and willing to consider new ideas
Enjoys a fast-changing organization and can adapt to changing circumstances

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning work and personnel schedules for employees
Communicate with the end customer to update them on completed work and planning of future work
Conduct audits ensuring the other shifts are completing satisfactory PMs and repairs in a safe/ timely manner.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Responsible for Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Provide training on the maintenance and operations of the equipment.
Work with remote support teams to open tickets related to support and warranty.