Industrial Maintenance Service Technician (1st Shift)

Oerlikon; Elgin (IL); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical & prescription plan

Dental & Vision coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Oerlikon in Elgin, IL seeks a Service Technician to maintain production equipment, schedule preventive maintenance, and guide team members. The role reports to the Center Manager and focuses on minimizing downtime while upholding safety standards.

Qualified candidates have a 2-year degree or related electro-mechanical certification, 2+ years in HVAC/vacuum/industrial repair, and the ability to read schematics. Overtime and on-call responsiveness are expected.

Formación

• 2 year AA degree or relevant electro-mechanical certification.
• 2+ years’ experience with HVAC, vacuum technology, automotive, and/or industrial equipment repair.
• Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics and troubleshooting with them.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Available 24 hours a day to respond to service emergencies which could lead to equipment downtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on top of machines with fall protection.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule time with production to ensure preventative maintenance is performed on time.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance on all equipment within the facility.
• Provide emergency equipment repairs to keep production running.
• Comply with equipment standards set by manufacturers.
• Check equipment for shutdowns and create action plans to resolve issues.
• Ensure data on the server is up-to-date and equipment reliability is within target.
• Plan, purchase, and maintain inventory to minimize downtime and control costs.
• Maintain safety practices and a clean, organized work area.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Urgent response readiness

Safety conscious

Leadership (informal coaching)

Educación

AA degree or electro-mechanical certification

Herramientas

HVAC systems

Vacuum technology

Industrial equipment repair

Electrical schematics

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our team at our Elgin, IL facility. 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 to the 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

• 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 to 50 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.

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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.

Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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