Maintenance Tech III – 1st Shift (industrial maintenance, manufacturing, hands-on)

Talent Search Pro; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC lasers, punch presses, and press brakes. This role requires diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues and leading preventive maintenance programs on metal fabrication equipment.

You will read electrical schematics, basic PLC logic, and maintenance manuals, and you will support installation, commissioning, and optimization on the factory floor as a senior

Qualifications

• 2–5 lines: 5–8 years of industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining metal fabrication equipment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, PLC logic (basic), and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication equipment.
• Serving as a senior technical resource on the production floor.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Root cause analysis

CMMS

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

TRUMPF

Amada

Toyokoki

Diamond

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 focus.