Maintenance Technician

Ruggable•Bedford Park, IL

15d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Ruggable is looking for Maintenance Technicians who are responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and ensure consistent production output. Experience supporting digital printing systems is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience maintaining large-format printers, CNC equipment, automated sewing machinery, or similar industrial systems are encouraged to apply. This position may be filled at a mid-level or senior level depending on experience and technical capability.

Requirements

2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
5+ years preferred for senior-level consideration
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
Comfortable working in a moderate-to-loud manufacturing environment
Occasional exposure to equipment vibration
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls
Digital printing equipment maintenance experience
Familiarity with CNC equipment, automated machinery, or textile manufacturing environments
Experience using CMMS systems such as UpKeep
Forklift Certification
Elevated Platform / Scissor Lift Certification
Lockout/Tagout Training
First Aid & CPR
Experience with Zund cutting systems or industrial sewing equipment

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on digital textile printers, CNC cutting systems, sewing machines, compressors, and related production equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical (including 3-phase power), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and restore operations quickly
Conduct operational testing and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance
Support installation, modification, and improvement of new and existing machinery
Maintain compressed air systems, HVAC filtration, lighting, and other facility infrastructure
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Utilize CMMS software (e.g., UpKeep) to track work orders and preventative maintenance tasks
Maintain spare parts inventory and support monthly counts
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout protocols
Lead complex diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting
Mentor and train junior technicians
Support reliability initiatives and downtime reduction strategies
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of large-format digital printing systems
Perform print head maintenance, monitor ink delivery systems, and maintain tension systems
Partner with production teams to reduce recurring print-related downtime