Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Oerlikon Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

Dental & Vision

Company 401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Holidays

Flexible hours/Remote

Life & Disability Insurance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon Group seeks a skilled Service Technician at our Elgin, IL facility to maintain production equipment and lead maintenance efforts. You will perform preventive maintenance, document tasks, and schedule work to support smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, safety compliance, and training coating technicians. The role requires an electro-mechanical background with strong teamwork and urgency to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent in electro-mechanical discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience with HVAC, vacuum technology, automotive, or industrial equipment repair.
• Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and troubleshoot.
• Detail-oriented with urgency and safety compliance.
• Available 24/7 for service emergencies.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work on top of machinery with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Schedule maintenance with production to ensure preventive tasks are performed on time.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Provide emergency equipment repairs to keep production running.
• Comply with equipment standards set by manufacturers.
• Check equipment for shutdowns and create action plans to resolve issues.
• Maintain reliability data on the server and ensure up-to-date records.
• Plan and manage inventory to minimize downtime and control costs.
• Ensure safety practices and clean, organized work area.
• Provide training for coating technicians on load building and maintenance.
• Participate as a key member of the production management team.

Skills

HVAC

Vacuum technology

Industrial equipment repair

Electrical schematics

Leadership

Education

AA degree / associate degree

Job description

Oerlikon Group seeks a skilled Service Technician at our Elgin, IL facility to maintain production equipment and lead maintenance efforts. You will perform preventive maintenance, document tasks, and schedule work to support smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, safety compliance, and training coating technicians. The role requires an electro-mechanical background with strong teamwork and urgency to minimize downtime.