Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician keeps production equipment including extruders, quench tanks, ovens, and collection reels running safely and efficiently. This role focuses heavily on mechanical maintenance and repair, combined with foundational electrical troubleshooting, to minimize production downtime and support reliable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on extruders, quench tanks, ovens, collection reels, and other production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on industrial machinery and implement effective repairs to reduce equipment downtime.
• Use troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of equipment failures and take corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Apply basic electrical diagnostics, including reading wiring schematics, to locate faults and restore proper equipment function.
• Work with AC/DC motor drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics to maintain and repair associated systems and components.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery to detect wear, potential failures, and safety concerns before they impact production.
• Collaborate with production staff to schedule maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and repair timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts used to support continuous improvement and compliance.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines at all times when working around large, loud, and high-temperature industrial equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing industrial equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and foundational electrical issues on production machinery.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical diagnostics, including reading and understanding wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor drives and their operation in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics in maintenance and repair contexts.
• Capability to perform preventive maintenance tasks systematically and consistently.
• Comfort working around large, loud machinery in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician or industrial maintenance professional in a smaller shop environment.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting to assist with diagnosing control-related issues.
• Experience in industrial maintenance practices, including repair, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical blueprints for complex systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe work area around heavy equipment.
• Willingness to participate in educational and training advancement opportunities to grow technical skills.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Paid time off accrual supports work-life balance and personal time away from work. The organization encourages continuous learning and offers opportunities for educational and training advancement, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and long-term career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-temperature-controlled production facility that can become very hot during summer months. The environment includes large and loud industrial machinery, requiring consistent attention to safety and situational awareness. Work takes place in a smaller shop setting, which fosters close collaboration among team members and hands-on involvement with equipment and processes. Appropriate work attire is expected to ensure safety and comfort when working around heavy and high-temperature equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arcola, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge,…