Industrial Maintenance Technician

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Located in Aurora, IL

Salary: $35.00 to $45.00

A company in Aurora, IL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join their team!!

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Pay Rate: Between $35.00 to $45.00 based from experience

 

Job Purpose

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through preventative and reactive maintenance of in-house manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and related utilities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability, with the judgment to either complete repairs directly or coordinate outside contractors when specialized work is required. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting day-to-day production.

 

Duties And Responsibilities

Preventative and Reactive Maintenance

·         Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on facilities and manufacturing equipment, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, replacements, and routine service.

·         Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related components.

·         Troubleshoot motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, sensors, and other production equipment components.

·         Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, installations, upgrades, and relocations.

·         Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, service records, and parts usage documentation.

·         Help identify recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term repair, replacement, or process improvement solutions.

 

Facility Systems and Contractor Coordination

·         Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting related to plumbing, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled equipment, consistent with training, qualifications, and any applicable licensing requirements.

·         Coordinate outside contractors for specialized or licensed work, including electrical, plumbing, controls, and equipment repair services.

·         Serve as the internal point person for vendors and contractors by communicating priorities, scheduling work, arranging access, and confirming completion.

·         Monitor contractor performance to help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

 

Operations Support and Safety

·         Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues to reduce downtime and keep production running.

·         Follow all plant safety rules and maintenance best practices, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and safe work procedures.

·         Maintain an organized maintenance area and ensure tools, spare parts, and supplies are properly stored and available.

·         Operate the mobile hydraulic crane used for bulk tank loading, as trained and authorized, in accordance with company safety procedures.

 

Qualifications / Skills

·         3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a facilities, manufacturing, production, or process environment preferred.

·         Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

·         Working knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and root cause problem-solving.

·         Experience with plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC-related equipment maintenance preferred.

·         Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, and technical instructions.

·         Ability to coordinate effectively with outside contractors, vendors, and internal production teams.

·         Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.

·         Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

·         Basic computer skills and ability to document work in maintenance logs or maintenance software.

·         Experience operating industrial equipment such as mobile hydraulic cranes, forklifts, manlifts, or similar machinery preferred.

·         Valid driver’s license required. CDL Class-A or other legally required qualifications for operating the company semi-truck preferred.

·         Welding, fabrication, or formal maintenance training/certification is a plus

·         English – fluent required

·         Spanish – fluent/familiar preferred

 

Please reach out to Express Employment Professionals North Aurora at 630-429-9113.

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