Maintenance Technician - 1st shift
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Location:
Chicago, IL
Schedule:
1st Shift | Monday–Friday
A long-running manufacturing operation in the Chicago area is adding a maintenance technician to its production support team. The company has been in continuous operation for over seven decades, runs a single-shift schedule, and has a track record of retaining employees long term. Equipment gets updated regularly and the facility is organized and well-maintained.
This is a straightforward mechanical role, no nights, no rotating shifts, no chaos. The focus is troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, keeping lines moving, and handling preventive maintenance on a consistent schedule.
What the Job Involves- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures on industrial production equipment
- Work with pneumatic systems as a primary focus, with some hydraulic exposure
- Support basic electrical troubleshooting including limited PLC-related work
- Read and interpret schematics and blueprints as needed
- Execute preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and get lines back up quickly
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and equipment status
- Coordinate with production staff to support safe and efficient operations
- 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a production environment
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting foundation
- Solid experience with pneumatic systems; hydraulic exposure is a plus
- Basic electrical and PLC familiarity preferred
- Able to read blueprints and electrical schematics
- AAS degree or relevant maintenance certifications preferred
- Reliable, practical, and comfortable working in an active production setting
- Industry background is open, solid mechanical skills matter more than sector experience
Overtime available and paid at 1.5x, optional but typically around 5 hours per week
Comprehensive health benefits at low cost to the employee
Profit sharing and Pension plan
Stable, single-shift operation with consistent hours and strong employee tenure
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