Industrial Maintenance Technician – Electrical & PM Expert

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The CST Industries, Inc. DeKalb, Illinois facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, diagnosing, and repairing heavy industrial electrical equipment.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, interpret schematics, and maintain digital work orders in CMMS to support plant reliability and safety programs. In this hands-on role, you will work with robotic-assisted systems, machinery, and electrical infrastructure, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic familiarity with electrical systems; 3-phase power is a plus.
• Experience with heavy precision tools and shop equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and factory assets.
• Inspect equipment and report potential issues before breakdowns.
• Assist with mechanical and basic electrical repairs on heavy equipment.
• Support electrical upkeep and control panels maintenance.
• Assist electrical installations and wiring tasks.
• Learn to diagnose electrical faults with standard tools.
• Help assemble and install equipment updates and conduits.
• Read schematics and CST documents for tasks.
• Maintain CMMS logs with repairs and parts used.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move components.

Skills

Tech aptitude

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning

Calm focus

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

The CST Industries, Inc. DeKalb, Illinois facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, diagnosing, and repairing heavy industrial electrical equipment.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, interpret schematics, and maintain digital work orders in CMMS to support plant reliability and safety programs. In this hands-on role, you will work with robotic-assisted systems, machinery, and electrical infrastructure, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and