Maintenance Technician

Exploreelginarea; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Exploreelginarea is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician in Hampshire, IL to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial production equipment in a manufacturing setting.

This full-time role emphasizes equipment reliability to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with PLCs, motors, instrumentation, and ladder logic skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits, PLCs, motors, instrumentation, and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, motor alignment, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to use testing equipment and read technical documentation in English; must supply own tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret machine manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and process control diagrams.
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, PLC controllers, and 3-phase power control circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment improvements to support production goals and product quality.
• Follow and enforce all safety regulations, including NFPA 70E standards, and assist with JSA reviews and updates.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

Motors

Instrumentation

Ladder logic

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Recorders

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
City and State: Hampshire, IL
Pay Rate:$25.00-$28.00/hour DOE
Schedule/Shift: 2-2-3 Day & Night Shift Available (4:00 AM-4:00 PM or 4:00 PM-4:00 AM)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary:
Seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on equipment maintenance and reliability to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret machine manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and process control diagrams.
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, PLC controllers, and 3-phase power control circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment improvements to support production goals and product quality.
• Follow and enforce all safety regulations, including NFPA 70E standards, and assist with JSA reviews and updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience or journeyman status preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits, PLCs, motors, instrumentation, and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, motor alignment, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to use testing equipment such as voltmeters, recorders, and oscilloscopes; must supply own tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, able to lift up to 50 lbs., and capable of reading and understanding technical documentation in English.
• Medical Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability