Maintenance Mechanic — Automation & Fabrication Tech

NPAA; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Health & welfare plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Company events

Job summary

NPAA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and service mechanical equipment across manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments in Illinois. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

This role requires interpretation of mechanical and electrical schematics, welding and piping experience, and the ability to work off-shift when needed. Valid driver’s license and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Technical School Certification or 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in automation or fabrication required.
• Ability to interpret basic mechanical and electrical schematics
• Experience with Welding and Piping Assembly preferred
• Have valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance activities and repair work orders.
• Trouble-shoot process equipment issues (pumps, agitators, valves, air compressors, etc.) and perform repairs.
• Trouble-shoot motor control systems and replace defective devices (fuses, motor starters, relays).
• Trouble-shoot plant instrumentation (flow meters, level meters, transmitters).
• Mobile equipment repairs (forklifts, Arial lifts).
• Maintain systems to be mechanically compliant with state of Illinois (Fire System, boilers, pollution control).
• Fabrication and piping skills (welding, piping assembly) strongly preferred.
• Participate in site improvement programs (management of change, safety reviews).

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Welding & piping

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Certification

Tools

Pumps & valves

Motor control systems

Instrumentation diagnostics

Welding equipment

Pipefitting tools

Job description

NPAA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and service mechanical equipment across manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments in Illinois. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

This role requires interpretation of mechanical and electrical schematics, welding and piping experience, and the ability to work off-shift when needed. Valid driver’s license and hands-on problem solving are essential.