Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Skokie, IL  

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00  (willing to negotiate for the right candidate)

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Additional Hours: Must be willing to stay late when needed and work some Saturdays as needed. 

Requirements: Resume, Interview, Authorization to work in the in the U.S 

Position Summary

Our client fabricates industrial protective safety apparel and is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility maintenance projects. The primary focus of this position is keeping production equipment—especially sewing machines—operating safely and efficiently while also maintaining the facility and supporting overall safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair sewing machines and other production equipment promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including basic painting and general building repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to reduce equipment downtime and future problems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors while considering quality and cost-effectiveness. Good communication skills. 
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor and maintain minimum/maximum inventory levels for spare parts used for production equipment and facility repairs. Order parts and supplies. 
• Obtain vendor quotes and follow the purchasing process through purchase-order approval.
• Support external audits and inspections to help ensure the facility meets applicable state and safety requirements.
• Assist with areas including fire safety, building engineering assessments, insurance requirements, ergonomics, and security.
• Respond to equipment and facility issues and prioritize repairs based on production and safety needs.
• Support other departments and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills who can keep production equipment running, identify problems before they become major issues, and handle general facility repairs. Experience working with sewing machines or textile/manufacturing equipment is a strong advantage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; mechanical or technical training preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Maintenance Technician or Facilities Technician role preferred.
• Experience repairing and maintaining sewing machines and other mechanical production equipment is highly desired. Not mandatory. 
• General building maintenance and repair experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with employees, vendors, and management.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed; assistance can be provided.

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