Maintenance Specialist

SkillPoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer matching

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ATS in the Chicago area is seeking a senior maintenance technician to perform expert level break-fix and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, and to design improvements as needed.

You will troubleshoot complex control systems, lead CI activities for cost savings, source parts, train junior technicians, and maintain CMMS records while following safety standards in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree with a technical focus or 7 years of related experience, or 10 years in the industry.
• Proficiency with predictive technologies including vibration analysis and laser interferometer operations.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems; ability to analyze problems and perform repairs.
• Six Sigma experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs expert level break-fix and preventive maintenance, and designs mechanical/electrical improvements as required by the job specialty.
• Programs, troubleshoots and analyzes complex control systems to resolve software/hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive techniques and interprets results for equipment condition assessment and proactive maintenance.
• Leads CI activities for processes, results and cost savings using CI tools and methodology.
• Identifies and sources parts and engineering solutions to improve reliability; updates CMMS records.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Laser interferometer

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Travel availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Associate Degree

Job description

Job ID 4711285006 Date posted 09/14/2026

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the employee’s job specialty requires. Provides troubleshooting support on equipment and technical support on production lines as appropriate for the employee’s job specialty. Maintains in-depth technical knowledge of numerous systems as the employee’s job specialty requires. Performs research and procedures as the employee’s job specialty requires.
• Programs, troubleshoots and analyzes complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive equipment and interprets results for analysis, equipment condition assessment, troubleshooting and proactive maintenance. Including but not limited to infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis.
• Leads, drives and participates in CI activities--processes, results and cost savings using CI tools and methodology.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary. Suggests alternative items and engineered solutions to improve reliability.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Studies and investigates technical and systems methods, tools, and innovations that can be implemented in ATS sites to improve maintenance practices and updates documentation.
• Prepares input for cost analysis for new equipment, repair/rebuild proposals, cost savings and innovations as required.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history and analyzes data.
• Provides technical contents of sales quotations and performs T&M duties as required.
• Trains and coaches less proficient technician. Assumes project manager responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes and conducts on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines.

Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a Technical focus and 7 years of related experience in specific industry; or, 10 years of experience in specific industry.
• Proficiency in predictive technologies including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
• Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze the problem, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
• Must be able to use hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
• May be required to travel.
• Six Sigma experience desired.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range

$102,970—$131,689.52 USD

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.