Maintenance Technician

HireLevel.; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HireLevel is seeking a Maintenance Tech for a full-time role in Du Quoin, IL. Shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with a starting pay of $22–$26 per hour and benefits including 401(k) and health insurance.

The candidate will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, lead line changeovers, and support preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Equal opportunity employer.

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.
• 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

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety mindset

Self-starter

Forklift knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech school preferred

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

HireLevel is looking for Maintenance Tech in Du Quoin, IL. Job Type: Full Time Location: Du Quoin, IL Shift: Monday Through Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm Similar Positions: Maintenance tech, machinery maintenance Compensation: $22-26/hr Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off

Responsibilities of Maintenance Tech:

• 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.

Requirements of Maintenance Tech:

• 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.

HireLevel is an equal opportunity employer.

HireLevel Marion: 3911 W. Ernestine Drive in Marion, IL. 62959