Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

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Mac Lean-Fogg is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician for 1st Shift at our Richmond, Illinois manufacturing facility. You will diagnose complex equipment issues, lead major repairs and reliability projects, and develop other maintenance technicians.

• Location: Richmond, IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift

• Pay: $30/hour

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.

• Plan, coordinate, and complete major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations.

• Lead root cause analyses for recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Partner with engineering and operations to improve equipment design, reliability, and efficiency.

• Develop standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and long-term maintenance strategies.

• Train, mentor, and certify Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance technicians.

• Manage contractors and vendors performing specialized maintenance work.

• Lead continuous improvement projects that increase uptime, reduce costs, and strengthen safety while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

• At least five years of maintenance or skilled-trade experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated expertise across multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Advanced knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, repair methods, and preventive maintenance.

• Ability to identify root causes, develop long-term solutions, and lead reliability improvements.

• Proven ability to train and mentor other maintenance technicians.

• Strong collaboration skills for working with engineering, quality, operations, contractors, and vendors.

• Ability to prioritize complex work and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

• No specific degree or formal education credential is required.

• Relevant mechanical, electrical, or multi-skill trade certification or license.

• This role involves standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching for extended periods, potentially up to 12 hours.

• Employees in this role frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tools, and small parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

• The position requires manual dexterity for handling tools and materials and visual acuity for reading gauges and manuals and completing detailed inspections.

• Work may take place in noisy, hot, or confined spaces.

• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment is expected.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across Mac Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

Mac Lean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

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