Maintenance Technician II

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Location:

Forest View, IL

Maintenance Technician II with responsibilities including electrical troubleshooting, controls, preventive maintenance, and equipment support in a manufacturing environment.

• Industrial Electrical Systems – Proficient in troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits, control wiring, and three-phase systems. 5+ years electrical troubleshooting.
• PLC Troubleshooting – Experience diagnosing Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs and HMI interfaces.
• Motor Controls & Drives – Skilled in working with VFDs, servo systems, motor starters, and relay logic.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Perform routine inspections, thermal scans, and maintain detailed records in a CMMS system.
• Safety & Code Compliance – Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Mechanical & Pneumatic Knowledge – Comfortable working on mechanical components (actuators, conveyors, pumps) as part of troubleshooting.
• Testing Equipment – Skilled in using multimeters and megohmmeters.
• Instrumentation – Experience calibrating and maintaining sensors, thermocouples, and transducers (an instrumentation background is a plus).
• Electrical Drawings & Schematics – Able to read, interpret, and update electrical blueprints and control diagrams.
• Advanced Diagnostics – Use of precision tools, vibration analysis, alignment tools, laser alignment, and thermography to detect and resolve issues.

• At least an associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or Mechatronics and/or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
• Mechanical Systems Expertise – Troubleshooting of industrial machinery, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics – Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and compressors.
• Machine Assembly & Fabrication – Ability to disassemble, repair, and rebuild complex equipment components.
• Equipment Commissioning & Start-up – Hands-on experience installing and testing new machinery or upgraded systems.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Planning and execution of routine inspections, lubrication schedules, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Tools & Equipment – Competence in using torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hoists, cranes, and other mechanical tools.
• Safety & Compliance – Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Automation & Robotics (preferred) – Understanding of industrial automation systems and ability to assist engineers in upgrades or integrations.
• Electrical Drawings & Schematics – Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical drawings and control diagrams.
• Testing Equipment – Skilled in using thermal imaging cameras.
• Welding & Machining (optional but preferred) – MIG/TIG welding, lathe/mill operation, or fabrication skills.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Manufacturing

Salary: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

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