Maintenance Technician

FactoryFix; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform mid to expert level break-fix and preventative maintenance across diverse machinery. You will inspect devices, replace defective parts, test performance, and ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate reliably.

The role includes parts sourcing, training others, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and control systems, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience as stated.
• Willingness to travel may be required.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance on devices and systems.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
• Independently performs maintenance per industry standards.
• May operate multiple machining operations and perform welding tasks.
• Maintains 5S and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Voltage Systems 120/208/240/480

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Technical Associate + Experience

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Conveyor Systems

Job description

• Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Drives and participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
• Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
• Completes on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Drives and participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
• Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
• Completes on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a Technical focus and 3 years of related experience in general industry; or 5 years of related experience in general industry or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
• May be required to travel.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems