Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team! If you have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment (top priority)
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery
• Inspect and maintain building HVAC systems and facilities
• Respond to equipment breakdowns during live production
• Participate in an on‑call rotation (24/7 as needed)

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Welding and plumbing experience are a plus
• Willingness to learn new skills

• Full-time
• 1st and/or 2nd Shift
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• 5 shifts of 7.5 hours or 4 shifts of 9.375 hours

• Competitive pay: $18–$28/hour
• Company-provided uniforms
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Full-time, stable employment

The Peoria Journal Star, part of the USA TODAY Network, has been a trusted source of local news and information for generations. We are committed to serving the Peoria community through quality journalism while operating a fast-paced production facility that ensures our publications reach readers on time. Our success depends on talented, dedicated employees who take pride in their work and thrive in a collaborative environment.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a workplace where your skills make a direct impact every day. Whether you're maintaining critical production equipment or supporting facility operations, you'll be part of a team that keeps one of Central Illinois' leading news organizations running strong.