Lead Maintenance Technician — 4‑Day Week, Growth Path

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Four-day work week

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician, Lead Track to maintain and improve our century-old, family-run manufacturing operations. This on-site role focuses on hands-on repair of production machinery, preventive maintenance, and safe operation.

You will learn the entire department from the current lead, with a clear path to running the maintenance team. Four 10-hour days, strong electrical and PLC skills preferred, and a competitive hourly pay with bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or maintenance certifications preferred.
• Experience maintaining equipment in manufacturing, industrial, or military settings is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and a desire to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and rebuilding production machinery hands-on.
• Track down mechanical failures quickly and restore lines.
• Basic electrical tasks: swapping motors, checking drive faults, and PLC fault finding.
• Run the preventive maintenance calendar and keep repair records current.
• Visit the second plant as needed and maintain a safe, organized shop.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

PLC fault finding

Motors and drives

Veteran friendly

Long-term commitment

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical degree or certifications

Tools

Electrical test meters

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician, Lead Track to maintain and improve our century-old, family-run manufacturing operations. This on-site role focuses on hands-on repair of production machinery, preventive maintenance, and safe operation.

You will learn the entire department from the current lead, with a clear path to running the maintenance team. Four 10-hour days, strong electrical and PLC skills preferred, and a competitive hourly pay with bonus