Maintenance Technician

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid sick leave (40 hours)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician to support operations through troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical systems. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of industrial electrical experience, including PLC programming. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on automated systems and collaborating with teams to ensure equipment reliability. The role offers benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k), and a competitive hourly rate of $30 to $40.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience required.
• 3+ years of PLC programming experience (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000).
• Proficient with VFDs, HMIs, analog sensors, and 480V systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated systems.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical control wiring

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Overview

The 2nd shift Maintenance Technician plays a key part in supporting operations through expert troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical systems and automated equipment and ensuring the reliability and performance of production systems, working closely with management, maintenance teams, and OEM technical support.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems with minimal supervision
• Support installation and startup of new equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated material handling systems
• Work with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and 480V electrical systems
• Interpret technical documents including blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment uptime and safety
• Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout, and GMPs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience
• 3+ years of PLC programming experience (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000)
• Proficient with FactoryTalk View Studio, VFDs, HMIs, analog sensors, and 480V systems
• Strong skills in electrical control wiring and panel assembly
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours as needed
• Salary Range: $30hr-$40hr

Benefits

• Bonus Offered
• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law (40 hours)

Company Information

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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