Maintenance Technician I, II, III, or IV - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride • Bolingbrook, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs diversified mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Work includes scheduled, unscheduled, emergency, and preventive maintenance, with supporting documentation for preventive maintenance activities. The position works the third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday and weekends, with a $1.50 shift differential. Weekend or night work may also be required to fill in as needed.

Technicians perform work according to their skill level and applicable safety procedures, read equipment manuals and work orders, diagnose equipment problems, repair or replace parts, and test and adjust equipment. They identify faulty operations or defective materials and report unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager. The role also uses Microsoft Office to order parts and schedule work, and requires safe work practices and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices. The position is available at Mechanic Levels I through IV, with level-specific capabilities ranging from basic mechanical repairs to advanced PLC programming and servo motor experience.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, varying noise levels, and temperatures that may be warm or refrigerated. This is a team environment requiring respectful, professional communication. Employees may need to lift or move up to 60 pounds regularly. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available; applicants are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location of application.

Requirements

• Completed or currently pursuing a two-year trades degree and/or four years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to communicate and take direction from the Maintenance Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors, and the Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail, legible record-keeping, and data-entry skills.
• Highly motivated and flexible, with creative problem-solving abilities and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication skills; full understanding of three-phase electrical systems and three-phase motor controls; ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drives.
• Mechanic Level I: Basic mechanical skills, including replacing bearings, gearboxes, and motors; troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns; and working in team-based environments.
• Mechanic Level II: Experience with basic electrical systems, including starters, fuses, contacts, and relays; compressor systems; air cylinders; sensors; hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and pressure cylinders; and building maintenance such as small installations, light fixtures, and plumbing.
• Mechanic Level III: Experience resolving advanced electrical issues; reading and writing electrical diagrams and reading mechanical blueprints; building small panels; working with basic PLCs, including checking inputs and outputs, reading ladder diagrams, and changing small programs; basic machining, fabrication, and welding.
• Mechanic Level IV: Full knowledge of PLC programming, debugging, ladder diagrams, data and program transfer, and development of new programs; experience with servo motors.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the location of application; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Carry out scheduled, unscheduled, emergency, and preventive maintenance, including maintaining preventive-maintenance documentation.
• Conduct maintenance appropriate to skill level and in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems; replace or repair parts; and test and adjust equipment.
• Detect faulty operations or defective material and report unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to order parts and schedule jobs.
• Work safely and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate and take direction from the Maintenance Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors, and the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days of employment.
• Vision insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k).
• Wellness benefits and other programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Shift differential for second- and third-shift opportunities; third-shift differential is stated as $1.50.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED