Maintenance

Peoplelink-Staffing-Solution; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplelink, LLC in La Salle, IL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of mechanical power transmission systems. The role requires 12-hour shifts and heavy lifting in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of gear boxes, pulleys, belts, chains, bearings, and basic welding; ability to work independently and as part of a team, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on their own.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Basic Machine Shop Skills including the operation of various power tools.
• Experience with Power Transmission, Gear Boxes, Pulleys, Belt and Chain Drives & Bearings
• Basic Welding experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance.
• Work with mechanical power transmission components (gear boxes, pulleys, belts, chains).
• Collaborate with team to improve processes and equipment reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Basic welding

Machine operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

La Salle , Illinois Contract to Hire Sep 4, 2026

We are in prominent partnership with a local wire manufacturing company in Lasalle, IL for Industrial Maintenance technicians. They are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance. We are seeking a highly motivated career focused Industrial Maintenance Technician that is going to be dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about getting things done and helping to improve our process. The successful candidate will have knowledge of mechanical power transmission components, including gear boxes, timing belts, V- Belt drive systems, chain and sprocket drive systems and mechanical couplings, bearings and bushings along with some basic building maintenance experience.

• 10-hour/12-hour shifts (1 st shift)
• Hours may range from 6AM-7PM
• Starting at $22(Based on experience)

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Requirement
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on their own
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Basic Machine Shop Skills including the operation of various power tools
• Experience with Power Transmission, Gear Boxes, Pullies, Belt and Chain Drives & Bearings
• Basic Welding experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Adhere to quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Must be able to follow and lead safety standards and practices

Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.