Maintenance technician

Maintenance Technician | Pumps, Mixers, Piping & Industrial Equipment (Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment supporting chemical manufacturing operations.)

Location: Forest View, IL (near Midway Airport) Schedule: Training on 1st Shift for ~2 months, then 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Pay: $28-$32/hour + $2/hr 2nd shift differential ⏱ Overtime: Available; occasional Saturdays and rotating call-in schedule

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a stable, family-owned chemical manufacturing company in Forest View, IL. This is a full-time, direct hire role supporting production equipment reliability and plant operations.

The technician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mixers, pumps, piping systems, and other production equipment in a chemical processing environment while supporting preventive maintenance programs and plant improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical processing environments preferred
• Knowledge of pumps, mixers, steam systems, fabrication, and basic electrical systems
• Familiarity with CMMS maintenance tracking systems
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts or lifts
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Background:

• Chemical manufacturing or processing facilities
• Experience with pumps, agitators, piping systems, and instrumentation
• Mechanical troubleshooting and fabrication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• $28-$32/hour starting pay
• $2/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Annual performance review increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (BCBS of Illinois)
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Paid training and uniform service
• Safety equipment provided
• Employee referral program

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salary: $60,000 - $68,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, mixers, agitators, and process equipment
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting (110V, 220V, 460V systems)
• Install and maintain piping systems up to 3" and related instrumentation
• Assist with equipment installation, piping, and electrical upgrades
• Read basic blueprints (P&ID knowledge a plus)
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS systems
• Follow work order schedules and respond to urgent maintenance issues
• Maintain compliance with OSHA safety standards including LOTO, PPE, confined space, and hot work permits
• Support plant operations during outages and rotating call-in coverage

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Pumps
• PLC
• mixers
• agitators
• piping
• CMMS
• Blueprint Reading
• Electrical

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.