Maintenance Tech — Hydraulics, Fabrication, Bonus

FactoryFix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus

Job summary

FactoryFix in Chicago, IL is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a range of industrial equipment. You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using hand and power tools, welding, torches, and drill presses, while strictly adhering to safety procedures.

This hands-on role involves diagnostic work, part replacement, metal fabrication, and collaboration with a maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or similar role.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Strong safety awareness and lockout/tagout knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and grow in advanced maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Follow Lockout/Tag-out procedures to ensure safety during maintenance tasks.
• Use various maintenance tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, grinders, welders, torches, and drill presses.
• Safely operate lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.
• Monitor and maintain shop service equipment and fluid levels (e.g., air compressors, cooling systems, lubricants).
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning or broken machinery components.
• Inspect machine parts for defects like excessive wear or damage.
• Reassemble machinery after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform metal fabrication tasks as needed.
• Assist with or lead other advanced maintenance tasks.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical equipment such as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in advanced maintenance techniques.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Grinders

Welders

Torches

Drill presses

Job description

FactoryFix in Chicago, IL is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a range of industrial equipment. You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using hand and power tools, welding, torches, and drill presses, while strictly adhering to safety procedures.

This hands-on role involves diagnostic work, part replacement, metal fabrication, and collaboration with a maintenance team.