Process Maintenance Technician I- 2ND Shift

Description

Maintenance Technician I

East Peoria, IL
$20.00–$22.00 per hour (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential
2nd Shift | Monday-Friday | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Full-Time | Overtime Available

Start Your Maintenance Career in Advanced Manufacturing

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working with your hands? Whether your experience comes from industrial maintenance, automotive repair, robotics, or another skilled trade, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career maintaining industrial equipment and automated robotic systems.

As a Maintenance Technician I , you'll work alongside experienced technicians while learning to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and automated production systems. Every day provides hands-on experience with new technologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A Day in the Life

Every shift begins with a team safety meeting to review priorities, discuss safety concerns, and prepare for the work ahead.

Throughout your shift, you may:

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and robotic systems
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and robotic equipment issues
• Replace belts, bearings, chains, rollers, filters, and other wear components
• Help repair conveyors, motors, pumps, and gearboxes
• Support maintenance and recovery of automated equipment and industrial robots
• Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs
• Complete general building and facility maintenance
• Respond to equipment breakdowns alongside experienced technicians
• Record completed work in the CMMS maintenance system
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Every day is different, allowing you to learn new equipment, robotic technologies, and industrial maintenance skills.

Equipment You'll Work On

• Industrial robots and robotic work cells
• Automated production equipment
• Conveyor systems
• Electric motors
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Gearboxes
• Bearings
• Chains & sprockets
• Sensors, controls, and automation devices
• Basic electrical controls and instrumentation

Tools You'll Use

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Impact drills
• Socket and wrench sets
• Multimeters
• Grease guns
• Basic diagnostic equipment
• CMMS maintenance software
• Automation and robotic troubleshooting tools

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of maintenance, mechanical, manufacturing, automotive, robotics, or other hands-on technical experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Willingness to learn industrial maintenance and robotics technology
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automation systems is helpful
• Basic knowledge of industrial robots, robotic equipment, or automated manufacturing processes preferred
• Ability to read measuring devices and follow written work instructions
• Safety-minded with dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in an industrial environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Maintenance or technical certification
• Manufacturing or warehouse maintenance experience
• Basic robotics or automation experience
• Experience working around industrial robots or automated equipment
• Experience using a CMMS maintenance system

Benefits That Support Your Future

We know great employees are the foundation of a great team, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package that supports you both at work and at home.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differential
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Plans (after 6 months)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) (after 6 months)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Company-Provided Uniforms
• Overtime Opportunities
• On-the-Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to Robotics, Automation, and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Summary

This revised version positions the role as an entry-level maintenance technician supporting both industrial equipment and robotic automation systems , making it more appealing to candidates interested in modern manufacturing, robotics, and automation while still keeping the mechanical maintenance focus.