Lead Maintenance Technician - PLC & Automation

Advantage Technical; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 45,571 - 62,667; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL to lead a team of technicians and keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform advanced troubleshooting on PLC-controlled machinery, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues, and drive reliability improvements across the line.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills, and experience with automated equipment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing maintenance technicians.
• Injection molding and auxiliary equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and automated equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic system issues.
• Read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance and repair strategies.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, labor assignments, and work orders.
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical component availability.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors for repairs and support.
• Drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Ensure safety compliance and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

PLC control

Leadership

Injection molding

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Military technical training

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL to lead a team of technicians and keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform advanced troubleshooting on PLC-controlled machinery, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues, and drive reliability improvements across the line.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills, and experience with automated equipment.