Maintenance Technican

Job Title: 1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Bedford Park, IL

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to join a non-union maintenance team. This is a hands-on, multicraft role responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment across the production facility. The position involves both mechanical and electrical maintenance , with a focus of approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical work.

The Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for documenting maintenance tasks and assisting with preventative maintenance (PM) to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple trades and taking ownership of facility equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Maintain and repair equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other production machinery.

• Troubleshoot electrical issues, including systems up to 480V, and assist with basic PLC troubleshooting.

• Enter maintenance tasks and updates into computer systems.

• Assist with preventative maintenance planning and execution to reduce downtime.

• Collaborate with other team members to prioritize work and maintain equipment reliability.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols in all maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance (flexible for the right candidate).

• Strong experience with mechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, and motors.

• Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V.

• Basic understanding of PLC troubleshooting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the coating or paint industry .

• Experience maintaining a preventative maintenance (PM) schedule .

• Experience with cutting equipment, welders, robots, coating/painting machinery, or packaging machinery.

Work Environment:

• First shift position with hands-on maintenance responsibilities.

• Non-union, collaborative team environment.

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of industrial equipment in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Why This Role:

• Multicraft, hands-on maintenance role with opportunities to grow skills across both mechanical and electrical systems.

• Supportive environment with focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors