Equipment Maintenance Technician

Mi-Jack Products, Inc.; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mi-Jack Products, Inc. in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to support a range of forklifts and warehouse machinery. No expert required; training provided; you’ll learn maintenance and safety procedures while contributing to reliable operations.

You’ll perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and keep logs; the role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and long‑term career growth in a production environment with competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Some experience in troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Basic computer systems knowledge to write reports and use Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Updates daily maintenance logs.
• Lubrication, cleaning and filter changes for preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Review service requests and propose solutions.
• Safely operates forklifts, man-lifts and equipment.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulations compliance.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Computer literacy

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical knowledge

Organization skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join the Mi-Jack Products Maintenance Team as an Equipment Maintenance Technician! This is a great opportunity for someone with basic mechanical aptitude who’s eager to learn and grow. You don’t need to be an expert — we’re looking for a reliable team player with a good attitude, willingness to train, and interest in developing a long-term career in equipment maintenance.

Who we are:

The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory-authorized technician training. In this role, you will support Mi-Jack Products, Inc. Established in 1954, Mi-Jack Products is recognized as an industry leader and innovator in Travelift and Translift Rubber Tired Gantry crane manufacturing, sales, service, and support. Mi-Jack is also the industry leader in providing maintenance services, inspections, repairs and parts for the railroad, port and industrial equipment end-users. By designing and engineering maintainable solutions that can integrate into daily operations without missing a beat, we provide our customers with reliable, safe, and efficient solutions. From the engineering department to the manufacturing floor, we are committed to providing a superior product and an unsurpassed customer experience.

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a wide range of equipment. This includes maintaining and repairing fork trucks, stand-up forklifts, industrial vehicles, warehouse machinery, and manufacturing equipment. You'll support daily operations by performing routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Updates and reviews daily maintenance logs
• Performs tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc. on equipment for preventive maintenance purposes
• Troubleshoots and repairs various mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems involving the isolation of the malfunction parts, disassembly of equipment and repair/replacement of faulty components
• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance to determine nature of problem and recommend appropriate solutions
• Safely operates forklifts, man-lifts, and equipment

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (both internal and external)
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability
• Special projects or work as assigned

Please note this job posting 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.

What we are looking for:

• Basic knowledge of computer systems is needed to write reports and use Microsoft Office.
• High level of organization skills and strong critical thinking ability.
• Maintenance technicians must possess basic knowledge of electricity and electrical components
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment

This is a production classification and employees work in a factory or warehouse environment with exposure to noise and machinery. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base hourly pay range for this role is $22.50 to $35.00 per hour. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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