Maintenance Technician

Titus Talent Strategies; Auburn (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Advancement opportunities

401K and profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Titus Talent Strategies in Auburn, IL is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our facility. You will install, maintain, and repair production equipment, set up lines, and support maintenance across building systems to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes PLC troubleshooting, electrical controls, and preventive maintenance, with opportunities for advancement, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits in a safe, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and PLC experience required.
• Experience with industrial controls, safety systems, and electrical schematics is essential.
• Welding and electrical certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and care for all production-related equipment.
• Set up production lines and troubleshoot machine problems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery and handling systems.
• Support building, electrical, and plumbing maintenance functions.
• Maintain machinery, parts, and tools across departments.
• Respond to work order requests in a timely manner.
• Identify and repair safety issues and ensure lockout/tagout compliance.
• Take on other maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial controls

PLC experience

Welding certification

Electrical certification

Electrical schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Tool proficiency

Preventive maintenance

CMMS software

Lockout/Tagout safety

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Install, maintain, and care for all production-related equipment
• Set up production lines and troubleshoot machine problems
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and material handling systems
• Support building, electrical, and plumbing maintenance functions
• Maintain machinery, parts, spare parts, and hand tools across departments
• Respond to work order requests in a timely manner
• Identify and repair safety issues
• Take on other maintenance duties as needed

What They're Looking For:

• 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred, with strong advanced electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls experience
• Extensive PLC experience — troubleshooting, programming, modifications, and diagnostics (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred)
• Welding certification preferred; relevant on-the-job experience also considered
• Electrical certification preferred; relevant on-the-job experience also considered
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, HMIs, sensors, relays, safety circuits, and industrial automation
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and precision measuring instruments
• Experience with preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements
• Comfortable working independently and prioritizing across multiple tasks
• Strong safety mindset, including lockout/tagout compliance
• Experience with CMMS software
• Physically able to work in an industrial environment, including standing, lifting, climbing, and exposure to heat, noise, and dust

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Auburn, IL area
• Willingness to work afternoon or overnight shifts, overtime, and on-call as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead and stand for extended periods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and highly organized

What's Offered:

• Starting pay of $25–$35/hour based on skill set and experience
• No layoffs, guaranteed 40-hour work week, and weekly pay
• No-cost individual health insurance and medical expense reimbursement
• Holiday pay, sick leave, vacation, and paid funeral leaveLife insurance, profit sharing, and 401K
• Advancement opportunities and ongoing technical training

Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Our partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.