Maintenance Technician

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory Inc; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory Inc (MIL) seeks a Maintenance Technician to support multiple facilities with proactive improvements to infrastructure, systems, and processes. You will work in a collaborative team to keep critical space, aircraft, and defense-related equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, with opportunities to learn Fanuc robotics, PLCs, and industrial process equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance with pneumatic, plumbing, electrical, and steam systems a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial processing equipment such as hoists, HVAC units, pumps, and boilers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including rectifiers, PLCs, VFDs, and control systems.
• Respond quickly to production interruptions and emergencies.
• Refurbish equipment by replacing worn components and refinishing.
• Assist with maintenance projects and facility restorations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Adaptable learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC systems

VFDs

Rectifiers

Chillers

Job description

Description

At MIL, we make the complex simple; we bring together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to process precision parts that become components on space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of what we do and how we do it, makes the difference in the lives of those who use these systems. What sets us apart? Our people and our relentless dedication to helping our customers. We are the special processor of choice for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passionate – Team members are motivated to contribute, with enthusiasm, to the success of MIL and our customers.
• Collaborative – We foster a culture of mutual respect and diverse perspectives to overcome challenges together as one team.
• Can-Do – Approach every challenge with a positive attitude and determination to succeed.
• Own Results – We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes to ensure MIL’s objectives are met.
• Quality Driven – We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in everything we do by doing what’s best for our customers.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician will primarily support the upkeep of multiple facilities and equipment. This individual will work within a team to proactively and continuously improve MIL’s infrastructure, systems, and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair industrial processing equipment such as hoists, air make up units, HVAC units, scrubbers, high pressure process boilers, and magnetic drive pumps.
• Troubleshoot different equipment and systems such as rectifiers, magnetic particle inspection equipment, air compressors, deionized water generators, PLCs, VFDs, and complex control systems.
• Respond to production interruptions and other emergency situations quickly and efficiently.
• Refurbish equipment such as spin dryers and diaphragm pumps by replacing worn components and refinishing.
• Assist with various maintenance infrastructure projects such as complex installations and the restoration and redesign of facilities.
• Manage and maintain MIL’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Support MIL’s stringent standards of presentation, housekeeping, and organization through the restoration and replacement of lighting, furnishings, oxidation remediation, paint, landscaping, and other aesthetically focused projects.
• Use Six Sigma, 5S, and lean principles to optimize work environment and ergonomics.
• Identify hazards/unsafe working conditions and collaborate with Health and Safety to implement viable solutions.
• Recognize, qualify, and implement upgrades and improvements to enhance facilities and equipment.
• Effectively manage and prioritize department work orders utilizing MIL’s preventative/predictive maintenance software.
• Cross-functionally support the maintenance and custodial teams as needed.
• Assist with continuous improvement, peripheral projects, and company initiatives.
• Take part in applicable ongoing training and development sessions and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A quality and customer-centric individual who takes pride in their work.
• Possess and continually develop a working knowledge in electrical systems up to 480V 3ph and large complex water, steam, and compressed air plumbing systems.
• Operate consistently and safely with minimal or no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and capacity to learn new equipment and systems such as Fanuc robots, rectifiers, chillers, industrial process systems, air compressors, etc.
• Develop and use expert level methods and procedures in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Read and understand drawings, operating manuals, maintenance instructions and building codes.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must understand common shop practices, inventories, and tool use including hand, air, power, cordless, carpentry, electrical testing, measuring, and plumbing tools.
• Must be physically capable of standing and/or walking around for extended periods of time, drive forklifts and scissors lifts, and able to work at heights on ladders and man lifts, in confined areas, and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Experience in industrial maintenance with pneumatic, plumbing, electrical, and steam systems a plus.
• Experience in a plating/industrial coatings environment a plus.
• PC literate with at least a basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic arithmetic skills (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Individual must be authorized to work in the U.S. under one of the following criteria: 1. A citizen of the United States, 2. A lawful permanent resident, 3. A non-citizen National of the United States.

Reports:

The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and interface with the Maintenance Manager for additional guidance.

Hours:

1ST Shift, Monday – Friday. 6 am to 2:30 pm Some overtime and rotating Saturdays required. Must be flexible to work a schedule including overtime, holiday, and additional weekend hours as needed.

Full-Time MIL employee benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with the potential to earn up to two annual bonuses.
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans.
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual.

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies.