Industrial Maintenance Technician

TekPro is partnered with a successful, global manufacturing company in their search for a skilled maintenance technician for one of their plants in the Des Plaines, IL area!

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our night

shift

maintenance team. This position is critical to maintaining production uptime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial automation, machinery maintenance, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

-Perform troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems on production and facility equipment.

-Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals to diagnose faults accurately.

-Maintain and service a wide range of equipment including motors, pumps, gearboxes, PLCs, chillers, and compressors.

-Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

-Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, PLC software, and other testing equipment to assess system performance.

-Document all maintenance work performed using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

-Support production teams by responding promptly to maintenance-related issues during night

operations.

-Ensure all work is completed in compliance with plant safety standards and regulations, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.

-Assist with inventory control and maintain proper organization of tools and spare parts.

-Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability-focused maintenance practices.

Qualifications

-3+ years of experience as an electro-mechanical or industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.

-Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting AC/DC motors, sensors, relays, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

-Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), motor controls, and industrial automation systems.

-Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

-Familiarity with flexible packaging equipment (extrusion, lamination, flexographic printing, slitting) is highly desirable.

-Comfortable working independently on night

shift

and responding to emergency breakdowns.

-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions (climbing, bending, standing for long periods).

-Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.

-High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or related field preferred.

What We Offer

-Competitive hourly pay with night

shift

differential

-Overtime opportunities

-Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)

-Paid time off and holidays

-Career advancement in a global, growth-focused company

-Supportive work culture that values safety, teamwork, and technical excellence

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor Systems