Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment and machinery across a multi-building metal stamping and fabrication operation. You will work primarily on 1st shift, supporting a variety of production lines by ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position involves hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on a wide range of metalworking and finishing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install equipment and machinery throughout the plant to support continuous production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to quickly identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Work on a variety of metal stamping and fabrication machinery, including punch presses, brake presses, turret presses, some CNC equipment, welding machines, and paint line systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, requirements, and procedures to perform accurate maintenance and repairs.
• Verify that equipment is operating properly after maintenance or repair and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while performing maintenance tasks, including lockout/tagout and other safety protocols.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation practices in work areas, ensuring tools, parts, and equipment are organized and work spaces remain clean.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and recurring problems promptly to supervision for further action or support.
• Support machinery moves, installations, and remodeling activities as equipment and lines are relocated within the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the maintenance team and overall plant operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing metal stamping and fabrication operation that is investing in its facilities and equipment, offering the opportunity to work with a wide variety of machinery and technologies. The organization promotes a strong safety culture, values clean and well-maintained work spaces, and supports continuous improvement as operations expand and evolve. You will have the chance to contribute directly to the reliability and efficiency of production while working alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal stamping company that is actively growing and remodeling its operations. The facility includes four dedicated buildings—stamping, fabrication, paint/weld, and a distribution center—located along the same road, and equipment is being moved and reorganized as part of ongoing improvements. You will work primarily on 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with mechanics typically working 910 hour days depending on operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mundelein, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.