Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing Equipment)

Peerless Industries•Aurora, IL

11d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing Equipment) to support the upkeep of our manufacturing equipment, facility, and material handling systems. This role is responsible for maintaining production machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent technical training
Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
Ability to read schematics and blueprints
Good communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Preventive maintenance program experience
Experience with presses or similar industrial equipment
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on all production equipment and facility systems
Maintain and repair machinery including punch presses, brake presses, and hydraulic/mechanical presses
Service forklifts and other propane/electric material handling equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (120V, 220V, 440V; single & three-phase)
Read and interpret machine schematics and building blueprints
Perform general facility maintenance including light carpentry and plumbing
Support continuous improvement initiatives with manufacturing and engineering teams
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Work at varying heights using ladders, lifts, or other equipment as needed
Document maintenance activities and communicate across teams
Other duties as assigned.