Maintenance Technician

Paycom - ATS; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician in Belvidere, IL. The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance with strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting skills. You will work with 480V, 3‑phase power and support safe manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and documenting work. Candidates should be prepared for various shifts and strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certificate, or equivalent training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting with 480V, 3‑phase power.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, diagrams, meters, and manuals.
• Maintain 480V, 3-phase power systems, motors, starters, disconnects, and control circuits.
• Document maintenance work accurately and communicate status to management.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Technical degree/industrial maintenance certificate

Tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

PLC concepts

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Belvidere - Belvidere, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $90000.00Salary/year, 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.

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.