Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Itasca, IL
Salary: $60,000–$70,000/yr. Depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Overview

An established company specializing in end to end electronics manufacturing materials and solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its second-shift operations . This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

The Maintenance Technician  will play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused maintenance professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and make appropriate parameter adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance work orders.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and material handling equipment to complete maintenance activities.
• Perform fabrication and machining tasks using tool room machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failures and communicate maintenance concerns to management and team members.
• Support equipment installations, startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and established maintenance protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Identify and report defective materials, unsafe conditions, and unusual equipment operating conditions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5–7 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Journeyman certification or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and supporting industrial control systems.
• HVAC maintenance and repair experience.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, 5S principles, and change control processes.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• PLC diagnostics and industrial controls
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Equipment reliability and downtime reduction
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• OSHA compliance and workplace safety
• Continuous improvement and 5S
• Attention to detail and time management
• Communication, teamwork, and dependability

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$70,000.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Please note : Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, E-Verify verification, and background check.

Why Join the Team?

Join a collaborative manufacturing environment where skilled maintenance professionals make a direct impact on equipment performance, production efficiency, and product quality. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, take on challenging maintenance projects, and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions while building your long-term career.

If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, improving equipment reliability, and keeping manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

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Company Description

You can be good at a lot of things. We prefer to be great at one thing. For us, that is staffing and recruiting.\r\n\r\nAs a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.\r\n\r\nExcellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.