Maintenance Technician

Franklin Display Group; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Display Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our Belvidere, IL manufacturing site. The role requires hands-on maintenance of industrial production equipment with a focus on mechanical/electrical/sensor systems and 480V, 3‑phase power.

You will diagnose failures, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support safe, efficient operations while documenting work and coordinating with supervisors and operators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including 480V, 3-phase systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use diagnostic meters.
• Commitment to safety, OSHA LOTO procedures, and safe work practices.
• Welding, fabrication, or HVAC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and restore production quickly.
• Install, start up, modify, and improve equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate status to supervision.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

3-phase power 480V

Preventive maintenance

Schematics reading

Safety procedures

Education

Technical degree

Industrial maintenance certificate

Equivalent training

Tools

Electrical meters

Diagnostics tools

Electrical schematics

Testing equipment

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance and operations environment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting skills, with hands‑on experience maintaining industrial production equipment and working safely with 480V, 3‑phase electrical power.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain 480V, 3‑phase electrical systems, motors, starters, disconnects, breakers, transformers, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other industrial control components.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and restore production equipment to safe operating conditions.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and accurately document work performed.
• Assist with equipment installation, startup, modification, and improvement projects.
• Follow OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), company safety procedures, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor, production, and operations personnel to identify recurring equipment issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment status and repair needs to management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certificate, or equivalent technical training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V, 3‑phase power.
• Strong electronic and industrial controls troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools effectively.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance issues, and respond effectively to equipment emergencies.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or HVAC experience is a plus.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas as required.
• Ability to lift and move maintenance‑related equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, or respond to emergency breakdowns when required.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial machinery and electrical equipment while following all required safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license required.