Equipment Technician - Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Jessup Manufacturing Company; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company events and celebrations

Catered lunches and coffee station

Job summary

Jessup performs installation, maintenance, and repair of production machinery at our Lake Bluff facility. The role emphasizes routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minimal downtime to maximize run time.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with electrical diagnostics, PLCs, and basic shop tools. This is a hands-on role supporting internal maintenance teams in varied environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, math, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, shop equipment, electrical multimeters, and amp probes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs production machinery and equipment to maximize run time.
• Performs preventive maintenance per schedule to keep equipment at peak efficiency.
• Records all maintenance actions in the equipment log for traceability.
• Suggests improvements to preventive maintenance procedures.
• Runs errands for parts or supplies 1–3 times per month.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Provides off-hour coverage on a call basis.
• Travel to McHenry, IL facility for support when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Hand tools

PLC logic

HMI interfaces

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical multimeters

Amp probes

Forklift operation

Scissors lifts

Job description

At Jessup, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Our diverse team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and continually stive for excellence.We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals. If you you’re looking to grow you career in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere, Jessup is the place for you!

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

401 (k) with 6% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Memorable company events and celebrations

Catered lunch monthly meetings, stocked coffee station and more!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

jOB #

JD-014-LB

Date

September 23, 2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Lake Bluff, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

Performstroubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on all production machines and related support equipment. Conducts routine facilities maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and repairs production machineryand equipment as required to maximize run time.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties following a standard preventive maintenance schedule to keep equipment functioning at maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Records all actions taken in equipment maintenance log promptly and accurately so that complete records are available for each piece of equipment.
• Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance procedures.
• Run errands for parts or supplies as needed (1 to 3 times per month).
• Maintain a clean, orderly stockedwork area and equipment.
• Provide off-hour coverage/support on a call basis.
• Travel to and provide support at McHenry, IL facility upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of machinery repair, troubleshooting and building maintenance.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, math skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with basic hand tools, shop equipment, electrical multimeters, and amp probes.

SKILLS

• Strong background in machine controls systems, relay logic, PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and motor drives; programming experience is a plus.
• Ability to use and read measuring tools (rulers, tape measures, digital calipers, micrometers, infrared thermometers).
• Must be able to solve practical problems in varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding spare parts, lock-out/tag-out, guarding, and operator involvement for machine integrity, consulting managers as needed.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, both orally and in writing, with maintenance staff and cross-functional teams.
• Competent knowledge of equipment wiring and basic building wiring, Electrical systems up to 480 volts 3-phase.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and light plumbing work.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance schedules, schematics, and manuals, maintain tidy maintenance logs.
• Computer skills (MS Office) including the ability to use the internet to research and source parts.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders, bending, and accessing allareas of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to design and fabricate parts, brackets, assemblies, and tooling using standard shop equipment, welding skills are a plus.
• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts and scissors lifts at heights up to 30 feet.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.