Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Morton, IL

Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour

Shift: Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Start Date: Immediate

***Company Overview:

Our client is an established manufacturer with 80 years of experience producing tube, sheet-metal and enclosure-fabrication solutions. Operating from multiple facilities across the United States, the company supports customers ranging from major off-highway OEMs to growing manufacturers.

They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production machinery, automated equipment and facility systems at their Morton, Illinois operations.

***Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This hands-on role also supports machinery installation, automation troubleshooting, fabrication and general facility repairs.

***Key Responsibilities:

• Install power supplies, wiring and conduit for robots, conveyors, PLC-controlled machinery and other production equipment.

• Connect and terminate power, control and communication wiring between machines and components.

• Test electrical circuits for continuity, compatibility and safe operation using ohmmeters, oscilloscopes and other diagnostic instruments.

• Troubleshoot and repair transformers, motors, relays, switches, sensors, lighting and related electrical components.

• Diagnose machinery failures by observing equipment, consulting operators and reviewing technical documentation.

• Repair or replace defective electronic components, including printed circuit boards.

• Use robot controllers, teach pendants and programmable controllers to identify faults, adjust equipment and verify repairs.

• Troubleshoot and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.

• Plan wiring layouts and install conduit and electrical apparatus throughout the facility.

• Complete welding, pipe fitting, plumbing, carpentry and equipment-fabrication work as required.

• Construct or modify equipment using drawings, plans, sketches and technical designs.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area.

• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

***Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred.

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent technical training.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, equipment drawings and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial robotics preferred.

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools and electrical testing equipment.

• Welding, fabrication and general facility-maintenance experience is beneficial.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills.

You should be proficient in:

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Servo Motors