Maintenance Skilled Technician

Permobil, Inc.; Ogles (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA matching up to $1,600/year

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Permobil in Belleville is hiring a Maintenance Skilled Technician for the evening shift. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect and repair equipment, and support production with reliable machinery.

The role requires an associate degree or 3–5 years related experience, forklift and forklift-related safety skills, and the ability to work overtime. Join a team focused on safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3–5 years related experience.
• Forklift, man lift, valid driver’s license required.
• PLC and HMI skills helpful; good problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all ROHO equipment by performing preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Inspects machinery and ensures proper operation; repairs and maintains equipment components.
• Maintains equipment records and logs to support predictive maintenance.

Skills

Forklift

Man lift

Driver's license

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication skills

PLC

HMI

Problem solving

Reading and interpreting documents

Education

Associates degree or 3–5 years related experience

Tools

PLC

HMI

Job description

Maintenance Skilled Technician

Permobil has a position open for a Maintenance Skilled Technician

• Pay Range: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

• Evening Shift Schedule: 11:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday (ending Friday morning)

• Schedule: Full-time (Must have the ability to work overtime hours.)

• Location: Belleville

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Build what's next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives-helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Maintains
  all ROHO equipment by performing preventative maintenance on equipment,
  inspecting and repairing all equipment, and assisting with any other special
  projects.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by: Observing
  all equipment to assure proper operation of all systems and find possible
  failures; repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such
  as pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems, production machines and
  equipment using testing instruments, hand and power tools and
  precision‑measuring instruments; performing preventive maintenance on equipment; repairing electrical equipment.

• Manage equipment database by: Maintaining
  written records for every piece of equipment; logging work done and failures
  in order to establish a predictive maintenance program.

• Adjusts parts of devices and control instruments by: Installing
  functional and structural parts on devices or equipment.

• Maintains safe and clean work
  environment by: Operating
  all machinery in a safe and efficient manner; reporting any safety hazards to assigned supervisor or safety manager; complying with all safety and quality policies, practices and procedures.

• Maintains quality service by: Keeping
  error rates minimal and within acceptable ranges; maintaining an efficient work pace; meeting and exceeding all performance measurements: quantity, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.

• Contributes to team effort by: Maintaining a good attendance record; accomplishing related results as needed.

• Maintains technical knowledge by: Attending educational workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.

• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Associates
  Degree from college or technical school or 3 to 5 years direct related experience or an equivalent combination.

• Forklift; man lift; valid driver's license.
• Good communication skills; mechanical aptitude; fabrication skills helpful; PLC and HMI skills helpful; good reasoning skills; good problem solving skills.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database, activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset.

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Pay Transparency

The expected pay range for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full‑time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement - 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we've been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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