Industrial Maintenance Technician in DeKalb

Energy Jobline ZR; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Forge Resources Group is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heavy industrial equipment. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance and hands-on learning with heavy machinery.

Candidates should have strong mechanical abilities, familiarity with electrical applications up to 480V, and forklift experience; welding and hydraulics are a plus. High school diploma or GED required; some vocational training preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires heavy manufacturing experience or equivalent military training.
• Prev. experience in preventive maintenance on industrial equipment is preferred.
• Familiarization with electrical applications up to 480 volts; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Follow safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout and use of hand tools.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Electrical up to 480V

Forklift experience

Welding

Hydraulics

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Safety programs (Lockout/Tagout)

Industrial equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Schematic drawings

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician inspects, troubleshoots, and conducts repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.

We are looking for someone with proven mechanical experience who wants to learn new skills and work with heavy equipment while on the job.

Qualifications:

• Required experience in heavy manufacturing or equivalent military training and experience
• Prefer experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment
• Required familiarization of electrical applications up to 480 volts. Willing to train.
• Strong mechanical abilities and knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic concrete, basic electrical, welding, and/or plumbing
• Experience working with hydraulics
• Welding experience
• Experience working with steel
• Experience with safety programs including Lockout/Tagout
• Schematics and technical drawings, layouts, blueprint reading
• Forklift experience required
• Willingness to work overtime

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training is .

Physical Requirements:

• Requires walking, standing, climbing, crawling, and bending.
• Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires regular lifting greater than 20 lbs., occasionally greater than 50 lbs.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Forge Resources Group is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen, physical and detailed background check. The Drug Screen includes screening for all drugs that are illegal under federal law, regardless of state or local ordinances.

Company Description

Forge Resources Group is a leader in open and closed-die near net metal forgings, and fabricated assemblies serving diverse industries including aerospace, mining/drilling, railroad, shipbuilding, off-road/ag and other heavy equipment manufacturers.

Company DescriptionForge Resources Group is a leader in open and closed-die near net metal forgings, and fabricated assemblies serving diverse industries including aerospace, mining/drilling, railroad, shipbuilding, off-road/ag and other heavy equipment manufacturers.