Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Eaton Manufacturing Lincoln, IL

Eaton Manufacturing; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 41,837 - 49,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available day one

Paid vacation after 60 days

Overtime opportunities

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Itlearn360 is seeking a 2nd-Shift Fix-it Pro in Lincoln, Illinois. This role involves preventive maintenance and repair of plant equipment while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical and mechanical background, must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent education, and is capable of operating a forklift. Competitive hourly compensation starting at $30.37, with additional benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Completion of a maintenance mechanic apprenticeship with electrical training or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Maintenance mechanic apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs (Fanuc, Allen-Bradley)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Job description

Keep Complex Systems Running — Join Eaton as a 2nd‑Shift Fix‑it Pro

Relocation assistance offered.

At Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division, you’ll be the go‑to problem solver who keeps production humming. This 2nd‑shift role blends electrical and mechanical mastery to plan, install, repair, and proactively maintain plant equipment.

Compensation

• $30.37–$35.66 per hour
• +$1.00/hour 2nd‑shift differential
• Eligible for a variable incentive program

Compensation details are guidance only; final pay is determined by your skills, experience, and qualifications, along with market and business factors.

A day on the floor

• Own preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems for production machinery.
• Lay out, install, troubleshoot, and repair using complex blueprints, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Apply practical electronics know‑how; stay current with advances in your trade.
• At times, direct part‑time helpers and operate a power truck to complete assignments.
• Champion safety: follow lockout/tagout, work at heights of six feet or more with proper fall protection, and restore all guards/safety devices after work. Perform electrical work in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Support environmental standards: follow procedures, propose pollution‑prevention ideas, keep the work area orderly, and uphold product/process quality and plant manufacturing principles.

Why Eaton

• Health benefits available day one
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation after 60 days
• Weekly pay
• Career progression and cross‑training across departments to grow skills and compensation
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more

What you bring

• Completion of a maintenance mechanic apprenticeship with electrical training, or equivalent education
• At least 6 months as a maintenance mechanic with electrical experience in a manufacturing or similar setting
• Ability to operate a forklift truck
• High school diploma/GED from an accredited institution
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Proficiencies we value

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Motor maintenance, repair, and replacement
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical diagnostics and repair; NEC familiarity
• Industrial automation troubleshooting
• Electrical/electronic systems and blueprint reading

Equipment and tech you’ll see

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Press brakes
• PLCs (Fanuc, Allen‑Bradley)
• Servo motors