Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd shift

Keep Production Moving. Keep Equipment Running. Build a Career That Matters. Position Highlights Location: Aurora, IL | Onsite Shift Available: 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday | 10:00 PM-6:30 AM Pay: $38.00/hour + $3.00/hour Shift Differential Join a High-Performance Manufacturing Team PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician I to support a leading manufacturer of performance and lifestyle nutrition products. If you're a hands-on problem solver who thrives on troubleshooting equipment, minimizing downtime, and keeping production running at its best, this is an opportunity to join a growing operation where your expertise is highly valued. This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to become a critical part of a manufacturing team that prioritizes safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement while offering strong compensation and long-term career growth. What You'll Be Doing You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the equipment that keeps production moving efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Quickly diagnose equipment failures and restore production to minimize downtime Repair and maintain: Fillers, cappers, labelers, and bottle rinsers Blenders and processing equipment Check weighers and scales Case erectors and sealers Palletizers and stretch wrappers AC/DC motors and drives Utilize electrical testing equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohm meters, and Meggers Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics Complete preventive maintenance schedules and work orders through CMMS systems Partner closely with production teams to drive equipment reliability and efficiency Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity Conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance opportunities before breakdowns occur Assist in training and mentoring operators and maintenance team members What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 5+ years of filling and packaging equipment maintenance experience 5+ years of electromechanical troubleshooting experience Proven experience troubleshooting 24VDC through 480VAC systems Strong experience in an industrial manufacturing environment Expertise troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment Experience with motors, drives, and power distribution systems Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and industrial safety practices High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must provide own hand tools Preferred Qualifications Food and beverage manufacturing experience Fabrication and welding experience Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems GMP and HACCP experience Electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic technical training Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) experience Bilingual English/Spanish Why You'll Want This Opportunity Competitive Pay Stable Monday-Friday schedule Join a respected manufacturing operation with modern production equipment Work alongside a collaborative and highly skilled maintenance team Gain exposure to advanced packaging and processing machinery Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement Build long-term technical skills and career growth opportunities Make a direct impact on production performance and operational success Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex equipment issues, working with high-speed manufacturing systems, and making a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Pay Details: $38.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr