Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I

16 MPC Products Corporation (Woodward MPC, Inc.); Niles (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 4.5%

401(k) match + Woodward stock options

Tuition Reimbursement

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation/Sick Time/Disability

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance & LT Disability

Voluntary benefits: Home/Auto

Job summary

Woodward is hiring a maintenance technician in Illinois to perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot basic issues, and maintain accurate records. The role requires following strict SOPs and safety guidelines while collaborating with senior technicians on complex projects.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely response to urgent maintenance needs within a manufacturing setting, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Maintenance technicians must follow SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Experience reading manuals, schematics, and logs.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools and basic electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment following SOPs.
• Troubleshoot straightforward mechanical problems using established methods.
• Document maintenance activities and update logs.
• Assist senior technicians on complex projects.
• Ensure safety compliance during all maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize urgent maintenance and safety issues promptly.
• Conduct general building maintenance and some light plumbing, HVAC and electrical tasks.
• Inspect and test life safety systems and report deficiencies.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Operational Procedures

Tool Handling

Time Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated hourly base pay: $20.67 (minimum) - $26.92 (midpoint) - $33.17 (maximum)

Plus overtime Woodward offers an extensive Total Reward package for this position, including:

• Annual cash bonus opportunity Up to 4.5%
• 401(k) match PLUS another 5% in Woodward stock options contributed to members’ 401(k) accounts annually, bringing the retirement benefit opportunity to an amazing 9.5%
• Up to $5250 in Tuition Reimbursement annually for all members
• 11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• High quality, low cost medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Routine Maintenance: Performs basic maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery following standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot Equipment Issues: Identifies and resolves straightforward mechanical problems using established methods and tools.
• Maintain Maintenance Records: Documents maintenance activities and updates logs to ensure accurate tracking of work performed.
• Assist Senior Technicians: Supports experienced mechanics by providing assistance during complex maintenance and repair projects.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Follows safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment during all maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and respond promptly to urgent maintenance and safety issues.
• General building maintenance tasks, examples including patching and painting walls, building and repairing furniture and cabinetry, repairing door hardware and flooring, moving equipment, setting up meetings, etc.
• Light plumbing tasks, examples including faucet/fixture repair/replacement (sinks, toilets, showers, drains, valves), air hose fabrication, piping system replacement, repair, and installation.
• Grounds tasks to maintain and beautify the exterior building and landscaping.
• Light HVAC tasks, examples including replacing belts and filters, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning coils.
• Light electrical tasks such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and electrical switches and outlets.
• Inspect, maintain and test life safety systems such as emergency lights, fire extinguishers, exit signs.
• Conduct routing inspections of property and report deficiencies.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Aptitude: Proficient in operating and maintaining machinery and equipment according to standard procedures.
• Preventive Maintenance: Skilled in performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
• Troubleshooting: Capable of identifying and resolving straightforward mechanical issues using established guidelines.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics effectively.
• Safety Compliance: Knowledgeable in adhering to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Team Collaboration: Effectively communicates and collaborates with team members to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Operational Procedures: Familiarity with standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks and equipment handling.
• Tool Handling: Proficient in using hand and power tools required for maintenance activities.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages time to complete maintenance tasks within designated schedules.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures all maintenance work meets quality standards and contributes to overall work excellence.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'GreenCard holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.