Maintenance Technician, Pumps, Mixers

Maintenance Technician | Pumps, Mixers, Piping & Industrial Equipment (Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment supporting chemical manufacturing operations.)

Location:

Forest View, IL (near Midway Airport)

Schedule:

Training on 1st Shift for ~2 months, then 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM Pay: $28–$32/hour + $2/hr 2nd shift differential Overtime:
Available; occasional Saturdays and rotating call‑in schedule

Randstad USA is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a stable, family‑owned chemical manufacturing company in Forest View, IL. This is a full‑time, direct hire role supporting production equipment reliability and plant operations.

The technician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mixers, pumps, piping systems, and other production equipment in a chemical processing environment while supporting preventive maintenance programs and plant improvement projects.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical processing environments preferred
• Knowledge of pumps, mixers, steam systems, fabrication, and basic electrical systems
• Familiarity with CMMS maintenance tracking systems
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts or lifts
• Valid driver’s license required

• Chemical manufacturing or processing facilities
• Experience with pumps, agitators, piping systems, and instrumentation
• Mechanical troubleshooting and fabrication skills

• $28–$32/hour starting pay
• $2/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Annual performance review increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (BCBS of Illinois)
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Paid training and uniform service
• Safety equipment provided
• Employee referral program

salary: $60,000 - $68,000 per year

shift:
Second

work hours: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM

education:
High School

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, mixers, agitators, and process equipment
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting (110V, 220V, 460V systems)
• Install and maintain piping systems up to 3” and related instrumentation
• Assist with equipment installation, piping, and electrical upgrades
• Read basic blueprints (P& a plus)
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS systems
• Follow work order schedules and respond to urgent maintenance issues
• Maintain compliance with OSHA safety standards including LOTO, PPE, confined space, and hot work permits
• Support plant operations during outages and rotating call‑in coverage

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Pumps
• PLC
• mixers
• agitators
• piping
• CMMS
• Blueprint Reading
• Electrical

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level:
  Experienced

• Experienced
• 3 years

• High School

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.