Maintenance Technician

Schaeffer Mfg. Company; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffer Mfg. Company is seeking a maintenance-focused technician to keep production lines running smoothly in Du Quoin, Illinois. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues while following manuals and safety protocols.

In this role you will lead line changeovers, participate in preventive maintenance, and assist with facility upkeep. Strong problem-solving and hands-on skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow manuals precisely.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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.
• Review manuals so that jobs get done right the first time.
• Lead line changeovers and ensure everything is set up correctly.
• Learn our preventive 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

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift operator

Job description

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.