Hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician (PLC & Welding)

Lippert; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert is hiring a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain operations/production equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform welding and mechanical tasks, and support electrical and PLC-controlled systems across the facility.

The role requires safe operation of tools, lifts, and hoists; experience with machine shop equipment, sand blast, powder coat, ovens, conveyors, and 480V systems is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience/education in machine operation and repair preferred.
• Welding competency and knowledge of welding systems preferred.
• Lift Truck Operators License preferred (training available).

Responsibilities

• Request support from other Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Managers; support operations/production first when necessary.
• Safely perform maintenance tasks using basic hand tools and basic power tools; weld or fabricate metal as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with production welders, torches, saws, and metal finishing equipment; experience with sand blast, powder coat, oven, or conveyor systems preferred.
• Diagnose/maintain/install production hoists in a timely fashion.
• Diagnose/resolve issues with overhead roll doors throughout the facility.
• Operate fork trucks and aerial lifts; rigging experience preferred.
• Perform maintenance electrical tasks and troubleshoot circuits; use multi-meter or electrical testing equipment.
• Perform maintenance mechanical tasks and rebuilds; experience with weld feeders, plasma torches, and saws preferred.
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and maintain plant electrical and mechanical systems (motors, HVAC, VFDs, pneumatics, hydraulics, compressors).
• Ability to work with 480 volts.
• Read mechanical prints.
• Support Preventative Maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Follow safety rules and promote system safety.
• Read/interpret manuals and technical drawings; basic computer skills.
• Be a self-starter who can execute from daily schedule; experience with preventative maintenance tasks preferred.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and reliability within the Maintenance team; maintain positive attitude.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Electrical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in machine operation and repair

Welding competency

Lift Truck Operators License (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Multi-meter

Job description

Lippert is hiring a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain operations/production equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform welding and mechanical tasks, and support electrical and PLC-controlled systems across the facility.

The role requires safe operation of tools, lifts, and hoists; experience with machine shop equipment, sand blast, powder coat, ovens, conveyors, and 480V systems is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Chicago area.