Industrial Maintenance Technician – Automation

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Location:

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On-site; Buffalo Grove, IL

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Employment Type:

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Full-Time / Direct Hire

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Pay:

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$28–$33/hour + PLUS 5% quarterly bonus! Make up to $80,000-$89,000k/year with bonuses!

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12-hour Rotating Shifts:

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• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, rotating schedule

• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, rotating nights (

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  10% shift differential

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• Must be open to working weekends

Position Overview

We are looking for hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technicians to help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone with an electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance background who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and keeping production running.

Candidates with experience in industrial maintenance, electromechanical repair, robotics, conveyors, or automated equipment are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated manufacturing equipment and production systems

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently

• Identify equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and complete necessary repairs

• Work with PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment to assist with troubleshooting

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings

• Replace, repair, and adjust machine components as needed

• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications

• Perform equipment testing, calibration, and inspections

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues

• Work alongside engineering and production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, electromechanical repair, or a similar technical role

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities

• Experience maintaining, repairing, or troubleshooting industrial equipment

• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or mechanical drawings

• Basic understanding of automated equipment and machinery

• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule

Technical Experience Preferred

• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, conveyors, or automated material handling systems

• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Electrical troubleshooting, wiring, soldering, or cable assembly experience

• Experience with electronic components, circuit boards, or automated machinery

• Familiarity with testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or diagnostic tools

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or automated production environments

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.