Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

With decades of experience in advanced precision metal manufacturing, we possess the expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results for your most demanding projects. Our wide selection of capabilities allows us to produce millions of fully finished components for our customers every day – on time, ready for assembly.

Precision Resource seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division. We're about 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha, WI. We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures high volumes of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes.

Benefits:

• 2nd shift, 4 x 10-hour work weeks Mon-Thur, plus overtime availability.
• Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery (repair or replace worn or defective parts, motors and controls as necessary)
• Repair, troubleshoot and maintain large conventional presses and custom production equipment.
• Maintain all pumps, HVAC, presses, tumblers, and sanding equipment.
• Maintain Cooling Tower, parts washer and driers.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic issues.
• Respond to equipment stoppage, mechanical breakdowns.
• Ensure proper documentation and information is recorded daily, including but not limited to production equipment.
• Take an active part in training and helping others as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing equipment maintenance role with basic blueprint reading ability.
• Technical, vocational, college degree or equivalent work experience. MECHATRONICS IDEAL.
• Hydraulic and mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills required; electrical ideal.
• Ability to diagnose and make good decisions about solving machine problems.
• Work very attentively to company safety and cost requirements.
• Knowledge of robotic motion controls a plus.
• Knowledge of chillers and air compressors a plus.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance.
• Very reliable and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work independently but also collaborate and communicate well with others.
• Self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity at $28-$35 hourly plus bonus potential and annual pay increases.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
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Arlington Heights Job Fair
Friday, October 30, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights- Chicago
75 W Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60005

 

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

 

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

 

Pre-Register online at:
-heights-job-fair-10-2026/