Maintenance Technician

At a glance

Position:

Maintenance Technician

Primary

Location:

Kankakee (IL, USA), Illinois, United States of America

Schedule:

Full time

Date Posted:06/19/2026

Job Number:

R2066399

Position Type:

Regular

Workplace Type:

Onsite

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

About you and this role

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aMaintenance Technician in Kankakee, IL.

This role is for highly motivated persons with Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical repair experience that exhibit leadership skills, display flexibility in working with others, have experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrate proficiency in electronic tools and embrace an ownership culture.

You will primarily perform days, Monday through Friday. Overtime (Hold-over, Pre-Scheduled and Call-in) is required as needed to perform the necessary repairs to keep the Plant Partners operating. Your participation in the After Hour Call-in rotation is an expectation of this role.

Responsibilities:

+ Knowledgeable and able to perform skills required but not limited to pipe fitting, welding, electrician, instrumentation, carpentry, masonry, machinist.

+ Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, water softeners and high pressure water pumps.

+ Complete preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) assignments on chemical manufacturing equipment.

+ Performing on-stream vibration analysis of rotating equipment, and checking and correcting the alignment of equipment as necessary.

+ Mentor / train new employee's in proper repair procedures and technology

+ Reviewer / Approver of Instrumentation Compliance PPM's and Repairs done in the Instrument Shop

+ Troubleshoot, diagnose and provide effective repairs to all the components of Instrument and Electrical Control and Distribution Systems.

+ Develop procedures that efficiently, effectively and safely diagnose and repair Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical equipment / systems.

+ Document repair history, initiate Reliability improvements and resolve adverse equipment conditions.

+ Provide expertise in Root Cause Investigations.

+ Aggressively learn and acquire new skills within the broad spectrum of mechanical and I&E activities.

+ Basic shop skills such as shop housekeeping, tool maintenance and repair.

Required Qualifications:

+ A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent

+ Current, valid US driver's license.

+ A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A minimum of a 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role or as an operator in an industrial manufacturing environment.

+ Qualified Instrument Technician that can perform SIS/BPCS Instrument Checks and Calibrations.

+ Working knowledge of SAP.

+ Experience operating a forklift.  

+ Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.

+ Welding skills.

+ Proficient in Reading Instrument Loop Diagrams and Piping & Instrument Diagrams.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

+ Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lb.

+ Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

+ Standing/Walking for extended periods of time.

+ Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.

+ Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.

+ Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.

+ Work in an area…