Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician Location : Rockford, IL Shift: Mon - Fri 5AM -2:30 PM Pay Rate: $28-35 / hr. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced 24x6 environment. This position ensures maximum equipment uptime by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate is a self-motivated industrial maintenance professional with experience working on stamping presses, conveyors, automation equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general manufacturing machinery while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain / repair various manual, automatic, or semi-automatic production machines such as robots, hard automation, mechanical or hydraulic presses
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, drills, mills, and grinders
• Remove and replace equipment listed above
• Identify vendors capable of completing various tasks
• Recommend parts to order for machine and equipment repairs
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and PLC's
• Perform and document preventive maintenance
• Stay current on preventive maintenance procedures for equipment longevity and reduced downtime
• Diagnose electrical issues, including motor controls, PLC's, wiring, and power distribution
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for efficiency and safety
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize interruptions
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and parts inventory

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical schooling
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• NFPA-70E Electrical safety training
• Programming education
• Electrical control panel building / wiring
• Fanuc Robotics control / programming
• Pneumatic education
• Motor control systems building / troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.