Equipment Maintenance Technician (Lead)

Equipment Maintenance Lead

The Equipment Maintenance Lead will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager.

0600a-0230p M-F Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues.
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using digital multimeters, clamp meters, and diagnostic tools. Ability to follow and use electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving Hydraulic & Pneumatic: Pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators.
• Apply strong troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause failures, minimize downtime, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide hands-on technical support during difficult breakdowns and mentor technicians on best practices and proper troubleshooting techniques.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with work order assignment, job prioritization, and labor allocation to meet production and safety goals.
• Assist with the management and organization of maintenance spare parts inventory, including critical spares tracking, usage analysis, and reordering to reduce downtime.
• Communicate directly with OEMs and equipment vendors for technical support, documentation review, parts identification, and guidance during complex machine repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance process enhancements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related technical field, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including material handling systems, dryers, chillers, temperature controllers, and automation/robotics.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic tools and technical schematics.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $34.40 USD - $47.30 USD Hourly

Job Category: Operations

Is Sponsorship Available? No

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