Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

O&K American Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance

401k with Yearly Employer Profit Share

Short-Term Disability and Life保险

Vacation Time / Paid Leave / 9 Paid H​

Uniform Allowance

Safety Shoe Allowance

Job summary

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. This full-time role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial equipment and control systems to keep the facility running efficiently.

Duties include reading drawings, diagnosing electrical problems, working with PLCs, performing preventive maintenance, and supervising helpers on repair projects. HS diploma and manufacturing experience required; forklift/ crane experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, welding, and mechanical topics is a plus.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings; basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to train others.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment and controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, test circuits, replace parts, and test again.
• Work with PLCs and wiring diagrams; redesign circuits as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and direct helpers on repairs.
• Read drawings and plan modifications; ensure safe, compliant installations.
• Support training of departmental personnel.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Job description

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. This full-time role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial equipment and control systems to keep the facility running efficiently.

Duties include reading drawings, diagnosing electrical problems, working with PLCs, performing preventive maintenance, and supervising helpers on repair projects. HS diploma and manufacturing experience required; forklift/ crane experience preferred.