Maintenance Technician

**Shifts Available:

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2nd

: 3 pm – 11 pm

3rd

: 11 pm – 7 am

**Responsibilities:

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• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining and improving plant equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Install and bend EMT and rigid conduit up to 2 inches, and perform electrical installations and repairs.
• Install, replace, and repair motor controls, contactors, overloads, relays, limit switches, and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and support controller programming and industrial control systems.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and required paperwork.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to ensure maintenance projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment while supporting all maintenance and production team members.
• Continuously learn and apply new maintenance technologies, techniques, and best practices to improve plant performance.

**Qualifications:

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• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical School or Vocational Training preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience maintaining and repairing die-casting machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, including furnaces, heaters, ladles, hoists, Time Savers, air compressors, sump pumps, exhaust fans, vacuum systems, and welding equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for Illinois locations.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to stay current with new maintenance technologies and industry best practices.

**Pay rate:

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$20-$25/ hour