Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Chicago
Schedule: First Shift (approximately 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), Monday–Friday
Compensation: $28–$32/hour (select candidates considered up to $35/hour)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months), potential for permanent placement
Openings: 1
Start Date: ASAP

A local windows-and-doors manufacturing organization is seeking a maintenance technician to join its team.

This role was described by leadership as a very attractive opportunity for maintenance professionals seeking stability and work/life balance:

• Consistent first shift schedule
• Minimal overtime, typically 40–45 hours per week
• Very occasional Saturdays
• Equipment is ground-level, no climbing or confined work under large machinery
• Less physically demanding than many industrial environments
• Non-union maintenance team with hands-on, collaborative culture

Ideal for a technician who wants steady hours and a balanced work environment without excessive overtime demands.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician will support all installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities within the manufacturing facility. This is a multicraft role, approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical work.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment uptime, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting maintenance activities using basic computer systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and motors
• Perform electrical troubleshooting up to 480V
• Assist with basic PLC troubleshooting
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks and support PM scheduling
• Diagnose and repair production equipment including cutting equipment, welders, robots, coating/painting machinery, and packaging machinery
• Document maintenance activities and completed work orders
• Support production uptime and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (less may be considered)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V
• Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience in coating or paint environments
• Preventative maintenance program experience
• Experience with robotics, cutting equipment, welders, coating systems, or packaging equipment

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on, self-sufficient technician comfortable in a non-union multicraft environment
• Someone who values work/life balance and a steady first-shift schedule
• Mechanically strong with solid electrical fundamentals
• Team-oriented and dependable

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Stable, family-owned organization with long-term growth

If you are a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a balanced first-shift opportunity with a respected Chicago manufacturer, we encourage you to apply today.