Maintenance Tech 1

Panduit • DeKalb, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! The Maintenance Tech 1 delivers hands-on technical support for equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, modular offices, and facility systems in low-impact, non-critical environments. This role ensures smooth daily operations by performing preventive maintenance and executing timely corrective repairs with basic troubleshooting expertise. Panduit thrives on ingenuity and enterprise. We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth. As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service. Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify. Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world. At Panduit, we’re making the connections that matter.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in maintenance role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Basic electrical knowledge and proficiency with hand tools

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on basic, low-criticality equipment. Proactively identify issues, provide clear feedback to the supervisor, and recommend improvements to strengthen equipment reliability and optimize the preventive maintenance strategy.
• Diagnose and repair reported equipment issues quickly and effectively to restore optimal working conditions. Communicate findings and recurring concerns to the supervisor and collaborate with senior technicians when troubleshooting complex or repeat problems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests by partnering with customers to understand needs and deliver timely, high-quality solutions. Track required materials, spare parts, and supplies to ensure efficient execution and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, layout changes, refurbishments, and other improvement initiatives, contributing to successful project execution and continuous operational enhancement.

Benefits

• Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees