Maintenance Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is hiring a maintenance technician at the DuQuoin plant in Du Quoin, IL. The role focuses on keeping production running by repairing and maintaining equipment, reviewing manuals, and leading line changeovers.

You will work with mechanical and electrical systems, read schematics, and contribute to safety programs while supporting preventative maintenance. A strong safety mindset and self-starter attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (tech school a plus).
• 3+ years of maintenance experience, or a mix of tech school and hands-on work.
• A strong safety mindset — you don’t cut corners.
• A self-starter attitude — you see what needs to be done and make it happen.
• Solid mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand/power tools with confidence.
• Physical stamina — standing, crouching, bending, and staying on your feet for long stretches.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to live within 30 minutes of the plant before your start date.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for the Maintenance Lead when issues come up.
• Keep production moving by proactively anticipating repairs and completing projects to minimize downtime.
• Not afraid to review manuals so that jobs get done right the first time.
• Lead line changeovers and ensure everything is set up correctly.
• Learn our preventative and predictive maintenance program and support the Maintenance Team Lead in sustaining it.
• Help take care of facility needs like plumbing, electrical, painting, and general upkeep.
• Complete periodic inspections and minor repairs of forklifts and lifts.
• Troubleshoot machine problems using your knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics — and fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
• Replace motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and more.
• Lead by example in safety: lockout/tagout, fall protection, welding/grinding, spill prevention, and more.
• Help to build and maintain a reliable parts inventory system.

Skills

Safety mindset

Self-starter

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Read schematics

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DuQuoin Plant - Du Quoin, IL 63832

Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Are you the kind of person who takes pride in fixing what’s broken and keeping machines running?

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take on the challenge of mastering new machinery and becoming the person everyone relies on to keep production running.

What You’ll Do

• Be the go-to person for the Maintenance Lead when issues come up.
• Keep production moving by proactively anticipating repairs and completing projects to minimize downtime.
• Not afraid to review manuals so that jobs get done right the first time.
• Lead line changeovers and ensure everything is set up correctly.
• Learn our preventative and predictive maintenance program and support the Maintenance Team Lead in sustaining it.
• Help take care of facility needs like plumbing, electrical, painting, and general upkeep.
• Complete periodic inspections and minor repairs of forklifts and lifts.
• Troubleshoot machine problems using your knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics — and fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
• Replace motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and more.
• Lead by example in safety: lockout/tagout, fall protection, welding/grinding, spill prevention, and more.
• Help to build and maintain a reliable parts inventory system.

Qualifications

What It Takes

• High school diploma or GED (tech school a plus).
• 3+ years of maintenance experience, or a mix of tech school and hands‑on work.
• A strong safety mindset — you don’t cut corners.
• A self‑starter attitude — you see what needs to be done and make it happen.
• Solid mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand/power tools with confidence.
• Physical stamina — standing, crouching, bending, and staying on your feet for long stretches.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to live within 30 minutes of the plant before your start date.