1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Stevens Industries, Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Profit sharing

On‑Demand Pay

Medical Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA with company match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

On-Site Childcare

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Stevens Industries in Teutopolis, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot equipment, work with advanced controls and automation, and partner with production and engineering teams to solve problems and improve operations.

This hands-on, high-impact role requires experience in industrial maintenance, PLCs, and electrical & mechanical systems, with opportunities to contribute to design, installation, and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in industrial maintenance - electrical & mechanical.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC systems, troubleshooting, and programming logic.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, control systems, sensors, and industrial wiring.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine repair.
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and machine documentation.
• Basic machining, fabrication, and tooling knowledge.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and Windows-based tools.
• Strong math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and metric conversions.
• AutoCAD or technical drafting experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and AC/DC variable speed drives.
• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, motors, cylinders, and mechanical systems.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, relay logic, and electrical schematics.
• Support the design, installation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Research parts, components, pricing, and lead times for maintenance projects and upgrades.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD drafting

Problem-solving

Cross-department communication

Machining basics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

1ST SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Stevens Industries | Teutopolis, IL

KEEP THE PRODUCTION LINE MOVING. BUILD YOUR FUTURE.

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who knows your way around electrical and mechanical systems? Join the Stevens Industries team as a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician and play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact position where no two days are the same. You'll troubleshoot equipment, work with advanced controls and automation, and partner with production and engineering teams to solve problems and improve our operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and AC/DC variable speed drives.
• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, motors, cylinders, and mechanical systems.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, relay logic, and electrical schematics.
• Support the design, installation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Research parts, components, pricing, and lead times for maintenance projects and upgrades.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

• Strong experience in industrial maintenance - electrical & mechanical.
• Hands‑on knowledge of PLC systems, troubleshooting, and programming logic.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, control systems, sensors, and industrial wiring.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine repair.
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve problems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and machine documentation.
• Basic machining, fabrication, and tooling knowledge.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and Windows‑based tools.
• Strong math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and metric conversions.
• AutoCAD or technical drafting experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

WHY STEVENS INDUSTRIES?

At Stevens Industries, you're more than an employee—you're an owner. As a 100% Employee‑Owned company, every team member has a direct stake in our success. We offer challenging work, opportunities for advancement, and benefits designed to support you and your family.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 200% Company 401(k) Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• On‑Demand Pay
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• On‑Site Childcare for Employees' Children & Grandchildren
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Company Events & More!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? Join a team that's building more than exceptional products—we're building careers.

Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law