Industrial Maintenance Technician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician – Automation & Robotics to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production equipment for maximum reliability and uptime.

The role emphasizes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC control system know-how in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Experience with robotic welding cells and FANUC or Yaskawa Motoman systems is preferred but not required; strong safety discipline and routine preventive

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Must understand health and safety compliance training in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment.
• Maintain electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems to minimize downtime.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and diagrams to diagnose issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, VFDs, panels, relays, and switches.
• Use HMIs for diagnostics and support production operations.
• Maintain maintenance records and complete work orders.
• Follow LOTO and OSHA safety procedures.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Health & safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician - Automation & Robotics

Starting Pay Rate: $36.00/HR

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seekingan experiencedIndustrial Maintenance Technician– Automation & Roboticsto join ourmanufacturing team. Thisposition is responsiblefor maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improvingautomated production equipmentto ensure maximumequipmentreliability,uptime, and productionefficiency.

The ideal candidateis a highlymotivated technician withstrong mechanical andelectrical troubleshootingskills who thrivesin a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requiresexperience with industrialautomation, PLC-controlledequipment, hydraulic andpneumatic systems,electricaltroubleshooting, and preventativemaintenance.

Experience with roboticwelding cells ispreferred but notrequired. Candidates with experienceusing FANUCorYaskawa Motomanrobotic systems andteach pendants arehighly encouraged toapply.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshootelectrical, mechanical,pneumatic, hydraulic, andcontrol system failuresto minimizeequipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot, repair, andmaintain PLC-controlledequipment, automated manufacturingsystems, and productionmachinery.
• Perform repairs andpreventative maintenanceon motors, motorstarters, variable frequencydrives (VFDs), electricalcontrol panels, relays, solenoids, switches, andother industrial electricalcomponents.
• Read and interpretelectrical schematics,mechanical drawings, hydraulicand pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manualsto diagnose andresolve equipment issues.
• Maintain and repairmachine presses, roboticwelding equipment, pumps,compressors, valves, hydraulicsystems, pneumatic systems, and related productionequipment.
• Utilize Human MachineInterfaces (HMIs) toperform machine diagnostics, troubleshoot alarms, andsupport production operations.
• Demonstrate working knowledgeof industrial electricalsystems, including PLCtroubleshooting, motordrives, motor starters, control wiring, andcircuit tracing.
• Experience with roboticwelding cells ispreferred but notrequired. Experience withFANUCorYaskawa Motomanrobotic systems andteach pendant operationis a plus.
• Follow all OSHAand company safetyprocedures, including proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practicesand verification ofzero-energy statebefore performing maintenance.
• Safely operate andmaintain equipment usingstandard hand tools, cordless drills, grinders, calipers, micrometers,torque wrenches, andother precision measuringinstruments.
• Maintain accuratemaintenancerecords, complete workorders, and supportcontinuous improvementinitiatives to enhanceequipment reliability andefficiency.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate in English
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions written in English
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Demands:

• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Work in awkward positions including lying on back and working overhead, inside presses
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet and on top of equipment safely when needed
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach above head and below shoulder level
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility and is not climate-controlled
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as an mechanic will directly contribute to the success of the team.