Lead Maintenance Technician - IL

At Element Logic, you'll do more than maintain equipment. You'll play a critical role in ensuring world-class automated warehouse solutions operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, working alongside talented colleagues and industry-leading technology while helping customers maximize performance and uptime.

If you’re passionate about troubleshooting complex systems, leading by example, and making a direct impact on customer success, we’d love to hear from you.

What does Element Logic offer?

• Innovative and creative workplace in a growing business.

• Family-first culture with a key focus on mental wellness.

• Flexibility is offered through a hybrid work approach for all roles that can be performed remotely.

• Career development plans.

• Market competitive wages, benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, and HSA accounts.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for planning work and personnel schedules for employees

• Communicate with the end customer to update them on completed work and planning of future work

• Conduct audits ensuring the other shifts are completing satisfactory PMs and repairs in a safe/ timely manner.

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.

• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

• Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

• Responsible for Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.

• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.

• Provide training on the maintenance and operations of the equipment.

• Work with remote support teams to open tickets related to support and warranty.

Desired skills and experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance, industrial automation, mechanical systems, or a related technical field.

• A degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, conveyors, and industrial equipment.

• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and standard Microsoft Office applications.

• A solid understanding of warehouse, logistics, or automated material handling operations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

• The flexibility and willingness to travel internationally when needed, supported by a valid passport.

Who are we looking for?

Element Logic is seeking highly motivated, diverse, and talented professionals to join our team. We are…