Industrial Maintenance Service Technician (1st Shift)

Oerlikon; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plan

Company-sponsored HSA contributions

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible hours or remote work for some

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Service Technician for the 1st shift in Elgin, IL. The role performs maintenance on coating and support equipment, documents tasks, and helps guide other technicians while reporting to the Center Manager.

The position includes strong medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and time-off benefits, with a compensation range of $32.00–$48.00 per hour and day-one benefits.

Qualifications

• AA degree or relevant electro-mechanical certification.
• 2+ years’ experience with HVAC, vacuum technology, automotive, and/or industrial equipment repair.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work on top of machines with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Schedule preventive maintenance with Production to ensure on-time service.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance on all facility equipment.
• Provide emergency equipment repairs to keep production running.
• Maintain safety, organize work area, and manage inventories.
• Train coating technicians and participate in management team activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Sense of urgency

Education

AA degree

Electro-mechanical certification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Service Technician (1st Shift) (105129)

Industrial Maintenance Service Technician (1st Shift)

We are seeking a skilledService Technicianto join our team at ourElgin, ILfacility. This role is crucial to maintaining and improving the performance of our production equipment, directly impacting overall facility output. The Service Technician will be responsible for performing, documenting, and scheduling maintenance tasks for coating and support equipment within the facility. Duties include executing maintenance procedures as outlined in equipment manuals, managing spare part inventory, and ensuring optimal equipment functionality. Beyond technical responsibilities, this role plays a leadership function, providing guidance and informal coaching to others while potentially overseeing assigned personnel. The Service Technician reports directly tothe Center Manager. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to optimizing production efficiency through effective equipment maintenance and team collaboration.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary anda robust benefit program ALLavailable on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Schedule time with production to make sure the preventative maintenance is being performed on time (based on the calendar that was set up with the Area Service Manager)
• Perform and document the preventive maintenance on all equipment within the facility
• Provide emergency equipment repairs in order to production running at all times
• Comply with all equipment standards set in place by the equipment manufactures
• Check the equipment for shutdowns and process interruptions and create an action plan to resolve the issues
• Make sure equipment reliability is within target and data is up-to-date on the server at all times.
• Plan, purchase and maintain proper inventory levels required to minimize downtime, yet control inventory dollars as required.
• Ensure safety measures are met, technicians are practicing safe work habits
• Keep a clean, well-organized work area, including power alleys, support systems and equipment
• Provide training for coating technicians in areas such as load building, batch-to-batch exchanges, and 80 batch maintenance
• Participate as a key member of the management team within the production facility
• Exhibits a sense of urgency in their daily activities when the equipment within their facility is not capable of running production
• Responsible for the completion of Technical Directives and communication of Technical Information within their facility

Your Profile:

• 2 year degree (AA) and/or relevant industry certification in an electro-mechanical discipline. Equivalent experience may be substitute.
• 2+ years’ experience working with HVAC, vacuum technology, automotive, and/or industrial equipment repair
• Experience interpreting various mechanical and electrical schematics along with the ability to troubleshoot equipment using schematics
• Must be detailed-oriented with a strong work-ethic and a possess a sense of urgency to be successful
• Must be accessible 24 hours a day to respond to service emergencies which could lead to equipment failure/ downtime
• Must be able to lift an object weighing up to50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on top of machine with fall protection safety device

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $32.00 to $48.00 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.