Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Maintenance Technician (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location : West Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Shifts available :

• 2nd Shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm)
• 3rd Shift (10:00pm to 6:30am)

Salary : $30-$39/hour + Shift Differential

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays and more!

MUST HAVE: Chemical Manufacturing Experience

In this role, you'll play a critical role in keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Technician looking to grow their career with a stable, industry-leading manufacturer that invests in its employees.

Job Duties :

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Maintain and repair industrial mixers, blenders, packaging equipment, robotic systems, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels.
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Install new equipment and modify existing machinery as needed.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Order repair parts and work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize repairs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM), and environmental regulations.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
• Experience installing and modifying manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.