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.