Elite Maintenance Technician 3rd shift, $1500 sign on bonus in Schaumburg

Energy Jobline ZR; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Schaumburg, IL, seeks a highly skilled Tier 1 maintenance technician for night shift (7pm–7am). The role is the highest level in the maintenance department, requiring hands-on expertise to troubleshoot, repair, program, and improve plant systems with minimal supervision.

You will lead major breakdown investigations, perform RCA, develop PM procedures, mentor technicians, and drive reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Proven PLC and controls troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead major breakdown investigations.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop PM procedures.
• Train and mentor lower-tier technicians.
• Lead shutdowns and capital projects.
• Recommend equipment improvements.
• Reduce downtime through reliability initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs & servo systems

Read schematics

HMI systems

Controls troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary - 7pm to 7am (Night Shift)

The highest technical level within the maintenance department. Tier 1 technicians are subject matter experts capable of troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and improving all plant systems with minimal supervision. They lead complex repairs, mentor other technicians, and drive reliability improvements throughout the facility.

Required Technical Skills

Electrical Systems

• Advanced troubleshooting of 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, and 480VAC systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot motor starters, contactors, overloads, relays, and transformers
• Troubleshoot and repair VFDs and servo systems
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics using meters and testing equipment
• Troubleshoot communication networks and control wiring

PLC & Controls

• PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Online monitoring of PLC programs
• Force inputs and outputs when authorized
• Modify PLC logic when approved
• Troubleshoot HMI systems
• Troubleshoot Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and industrial communication networks
• Configure and troubleshoot sensors and instrumentation

Motors & Drives

• Diagnose motor failures
• Perform motor testing including insulation and winding checks
• Troubleshoot VFD programming and parameter settings
• Diagnose gearbox failures
• Perform precision alignment procedures

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

• Troubleshoot hydraulic valves, pumps, cylinders, and power units
• Troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders, regulators, valves, and air systems
• Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Mechanical Systems

• Lock out/tag out
• Advanced conveyor systems
• Chains, sprockets, bearings, gearboxes
• Welding and fabrication
• Precision mechanical alignments
• Equipment rebuilds
• Root cause failure analysis

Reliability & Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead major breakdown investigations
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Develop PM procedures
• Train and mentor lower-tier technicians
• Lead shutdowns and capital projects
• Recommend equipment improvements
• Reduce downtime through reliability initiatives

Experience Requirement

• 8+ years industrial maintenance experience
• Proven PLC and controls troubleshooting experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex equipment