Industrial Maintenance Technician — Hands-On Repair & Upkeep

Calumet Carton Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid holidays & vacation

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) or other company sponsored plan

Work related mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Calumet Carton Company in South Holland, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain plant facilities, machinery, and support equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, coordinating external contractors, heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, and requiring a valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of hands-on experience in industrial repair and maintenance, with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety/OSHA regulations and LOTO procedures.
• Strong critical thinking to identify root causes of mechanical, electrical and electronics issues.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot basic industrial circuits (120V, 240V, 480V 3-phase).
• Experience servicing machines to replace parts and rebuild components.
• Industrial welding, machining and use of power tools including drill press, milling machine and grinders.
• Service and rebuilds on air conditioning units, pumps and compressors.
• Ability to read and follow parts manuals and repair manuals.
• Ability to read and analyze schematics.
• Capable of working independently and taking direction as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.
• 2–3 years direct hands-on experience in industrial repair and maintenance.
• High School Diploma required.
• Trade School experience or Journeyman’s card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Work Order System, including ordering materials and scheduling repairs.
• Coordinate repairs with technicians and production schedules.
• Update preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and buildings.
• Organize and maintain the parts department.
• Perform in office and manufacturing environments.
• Identify training needs for technicians.
• Coordinate service with outside contractors and production schedules.
• Communicate repair status and timing to management.

Skills

Safety & LOTO

Critical thinking

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School / Journeyman card

Tools

Drill press

Milling machine

Grinders

Air compressors

Pumps

Shop tools

Job description

Calumet Carton Company in South Holland, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain plant facilities, machinery, and support equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, coordinating external contractors, heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, and requiring a valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of hands-on experience in industrial repair and maintenance, with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and the ability to read schematics.