Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Vestis Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to lead and perform upkeep in a high-volume laundry facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, following preventive maintenance schedules and safety procedures.

This role requires mechanical and basic electrical aptitude, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the willingness to work early hours (5am–2pm, M–F). Salary ranges from $29 to $37 per hour, with overtime as needed and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Leads team to achieve work objectives and goals for maintenance department.
• Dedication to promoting a strong culture of safety.
• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Skills in welding, hand and power tools, and electrical motors.
• Computer literate, familiarity with Internet-based software, MS Office, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and/or dryers.
• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary.
• Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics.
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy.
• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record.
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process.
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures.
• Other duties as required or assigned.
• Assists the maintenance manager in assigning work tasks, ensuring quality control of repairs, and troubleshooting faults, best practices, training and development of maintenance personnel, and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Electrical motors

Hand tools

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vestis Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to lead and perform upkeep in a high-volume laundry facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, following preventive maintenance schedules and safety procedures.

This role requires mechanical and basic electrical aptitude, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the willingness to work early hours (5am–2pm, M–F). Salary ranges from $29 to $37 per hour, with overtime as needed and opportunities for training.