Automation Whisperer: Senior Maintenance Technician

Parts Town; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Forklift training programs

Free snacks

Job summary

Parts Town is hiring a Sr. Maintenance Technician (Automation Whisperer) for our Fulfillment Center in Addison, IL. You will lead preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair complex equipment, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

You will mentor Level 2 technicians, inspect equipment, and support safety-critical systems. Strong mechanical experience in automated environments, plus PLC/electrical know-how, is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in an automated distribution center environment.
• Troubleshoot complex problems with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and computer-controlled equipment.
• Read technical manuals and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to other facilities as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for 8+ hours.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventative maintenance on conveyors and other material handling equipment.
• Diagnose root causes using electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC knowledge.
• Perform emergency repairs to keep the fulfillment center fully operational.
• Train Level 2 technicians and apprentices in proper maintenance and inspection methods.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for timely repairs and improvements.
• Support fire/sprinkler systems, standby generator, HVAC and other equipment in the facility.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Forklift certification

English fluency

Job description

Parts Town is hiring a Sr. Maintenance Technician (Automation Whisperer) for our Fulfillment Center in Addison, IL. You will lead preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair complex equipment, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

You will mentor Level 2 technicians, inspect equipment, and support safety-critical systems. Strong mechanical experience in automated environments, plus PLC/electrical know-how, is required.