1st Shift Maintenance Technician

All About Personnel; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff is seeking a maintenance mechanic to support production in Ottawa, IL. The role involves diagnosing issues, repairing pneumatic and mechanical systems, and following manuals and work orders to ensure reliable equipment performance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years in manufacturing; PLC/HMI experience is a plus. This full-time position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standard procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years in manufacturing.
• Pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.
• PLC and HMI experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and pneumatic production machines.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnose issues, replace parts, test, and adjust.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical skills

Industrial skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PLC

HMI

Job description

Essential Functions

• Perform basic mechanic tasks including but not limited to troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and pneumatic production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Other Duties as required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED4+ years of manufacturing experience; pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.
• PLC and HMI experience a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.