Technician-Advanced 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Maintenance Technician independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment. This role is a key problem solver on the shop floor, handling most breakdowns without assistance, supporting junior technicians, and contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across rotating and precision equipment
• Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery)
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints
• Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems
• Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro‑Mechanical Technology
• Experience in high‑mix or automated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics
• Reliability, TPM, or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs
• Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring
• Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets
• Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation
• Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment
• Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding
• Execute MIG welding and basic TIG welding for equipment and fixture repair
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities
• Accurately document work, root cause, and recommendations in CMMS
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians
• Adhere to all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Life Insurance
• optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Other Leaves
• Paid Parental Time
• Military Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
• annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed