Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician — $3.5K Sign-On

Combined Metals Company; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician ****$3500.00 SIGN ON BONUS after successfully completing 6 months****

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MECHA001441

• Posted : July 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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Elgin IL
1565 Fleetwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Elgin IL
1565 Fleetwood Drive
Elgin, IL 60123, USA

** This is not a Building Maintenance position ** This is maintenance of equipment in facility.

Shift: 2.2.3 DAY &Night Shift Open- (4am-4pm and 4pm-4am)

*NEW* $ 3500.00 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER SUCCESSFUL 6 MONTHS

This is based on performance/attendance. Does not apply to existing employees.

Electrical Maintenance Technician:

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production equipment for a safe and productive work environment.
  Prioritizing and self-scheduling maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance goals and deadlines.
  Making repairs and improvements to equipment in the production process to ensure product quality and promote continuous improvement.
  Complying with, demonstrating, and imposing all company safety rules and regulations; auditing, reviewing and editing JSA's.

Required Skills

• Electrical Expertise
  Ability to read and interpret machine manuals/schematics, electrical blueprints/schematics and process control diagrams
  Knowledge of electrical circuits and controllers, including trouble shooting of AC-DC, Motors, and PLC Controllers.
  Experience troubleshooting and wiring 3 phase power control circuits
  Ability to bend and size electrical conduit
  Knowledge/experience with the installation, calibration and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
  Troubleshooting with ladder logic and electrical schematics to determine the root cause of equipment failures and deciding next steps.
  Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Able to clearly communicate maintenance needs to manager.
  The ability to use and read- voltmeters, recorders, and oscilloscope
  Safety Compliance – must be able to complete jobs while being in compliance with NFPA 70e.
• Mechanical Expertise
  Mechanical drive experience
  Mechanical installation and alignment techniques (motor/gearbox, pumps, sprockets, sheaves)
  Use of precision measurement tools and calibration equipment
  Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
  Basic skills with shop equipment such as a mill, lathe, and drill press
  Basic knowledge of reading schematics and blueprints of machines, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• General Requirements
  Knowledge/experience using the Microsoft Office suite including Excel
  High School Diploma or GED, 5-year industrial maintenance experience or journeyman preferred
  Technical math — ability to add and subtract numbers along with fractions, all while using the American weight measurements. Understanding of geometry and weights. (moved this from electrical skills.)
  Technical Reading Comprehension — understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents and technical diagrams. (moved this from electrical skills.)
  Attention to Detail — work order specs, looking for areas in need of maintenance and inspecting work. (moved this from electrical skills.)
  Ability to read, write and understand the English language for the purpose of reading documents, diagrams, manufacturer instructions and work orders. (moved this from electrical skills.)
  Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. (moved this from electrical skills.)
  Must have your own tools
  Capable of bending and lifting loads up to fifty pounds
  Must work well in a team environment
  Operation Monitoring — watching gauges, dials, edge guards, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  Operation and Control — controlling operations of equipment and systems. Checking work.
  Quality Control Analysis — conducting tests and inspections of machines and equipment according to Quality Workmanship Rules (QWR) processes to evaluate quality of maintenance workmanship.
  Monitoring — monitoring/assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively (communication between team members including operators and maintenance, as well as communication with supervisor).

** $3500.00 sign on bonus after completing a successful 6 months***

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