Maintenance Tech III - 1st Shift

Career Crunch; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Crunch seeks a senior maintenance technician to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on CNC lasers, punch systems, and press brakes. You will lead PM programs, diagnose complex issues, and support equipment installation and optimization on the production floor.

You will read schematics and manuals, use diagnostic tools, and document activities in CMMS. The role requires 5–8+ years in manufacturing maintenance and strong mechanical/electrical skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining metal fabrication equipment (press brakes, CNC laser, CNC turret press, combo machines).
• Experience with major fabrication brands like TRUMPF, Amada, Toyokoki, Diamond.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose complex issues independently and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repairs on production equipment.
• Able to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals and to document work.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and hand/power tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and use CMMS for maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC lasers, punching machines, and press brakes.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and implement root cause solutions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Act as a senior technical resource on the production floor and document work in CMMS.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Schematic reading

Diagnostics tools

Education

Associate/Technical degree in related field

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC lasers, CNC punching machines, and press brakes

Diagnosing complex issues across mechanical and electrical systems

Leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Minimizing downtime through root cause analysis and continuous improvement

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PLC logic (basic), and technical manuals

Supporting installation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication equipment

Serving as a senior technical resource on the production floor

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct, hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining metal fabrication equipment, including:
  • Press Brakes
  • CNC Laser Machines
  • CNC Turret Press Equipment
  • Combo Machines (laser/punch)
• Experience working with leading fabrication equipment brands such as:
  • TRUMPF
  • Amada
  • Toyokoki
  • Diamond
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex equipment issues independently, including root cause analysis
• Experience performing:
  • Preventive maintenance (PMs)
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
    Emergency/breakdown repairs on production equipment
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Blueprints
  • Maintenance manuals and technical documentation
• Proficiency using:
  • Diagnostic tools and electrical testing equipment
  • Hand tools and power tools
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills for CMMS/maintenance tracking systems and documentation

EDUCATION

Associate/Technical degree in related field preferred

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

M-F First Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30PM

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust fo