Maintenance Technician

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401k with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ATS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support plant floor operations with entry to mid-level repair and preventive maintenance. The role involves diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, performing repairs, and contributing to lean initiatives.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with safety as a priority. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma (or GED) and an associate degree or equivalent experience, plus hands-on tool skills and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and technical training or related experience.
• Associates degree or 18 months of related experience in general industry or completion of ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems and ability to perform repairs.
• Able to use basic hand tools and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry to mid-level break-fix and preventative maintenance; adjusts parts and replaces defective components.
• Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items.
• Provides support and back up for other department members as needed by leadership.
• Ensures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• May set up simple machining operations and basic welding. Updates CMMS history.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems understanding

Basic hand tools

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree or 18 months related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Our people are what make ATS successful. That's why we place the highest value on hiring great people so we can continue providing the best service for our customers. Hiring great people is the foundation on which the entire company was built. When you work at ATS you know you'll be surrounded by genuine people who will support you both personally and professionally.

Full Time

Level:

Roles can range from entry to senior level

Success Profile

What makes a successful Maintenance Technician at ATS? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Critical thinker
• Detail-oriented
• Focused
• Multi-tasker
• Problem-Solver
• Team player

Sheila’s been able to reach her career goals at ATS.
Hear more of her story.

One of the best things about my job is the people I work with. Everyone gets along and people are always willing to help.

I love that I learn something new every day about my trade. What I’ve learned has helped me do things like troubleshooting and maintaining a 10-speed transmission dies for automotive companies.

What do you like to do outside of work?

In my everyday life I like to do things outdoors and spend time with my family.

Darryl

Senior Maintenance Technician

What makes your job rewarding?

One of the great things about ATS is we all work as a team. It feels like a family.

I like that every day is different, and I get to wear many different hats. Some days I’ll be repairing a conveyer, on others I’ll troubleshoot an electrical problem or work on pumps.

When I finish a job for the customer and they thank me, I know that they really appreciate what I did. Sometimes they’ll even email my site manager to compliment my work.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I like to work on cars, go to car shows, and go hunting.

Victoria

Demand Generation Representative

What makes your job rewarding?

I like that I have the freedom to take on new responsibilities. And I have the support to learn new skills.

I’m really contributing here. One of my proudest moments was finding a gap in data analytics and figuring out a new process to fill it.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I love to play volleyball, read, and walk my dog.

Jimmy

Responsibilities

Job ID 4718643006 Date posted 10/02/2026

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs entry to mid-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but not limited to: adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments to sustain and improve operations; repairing or replacing defective parts; reconditioning or repairing machine tools.
• Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items.
• Provides support and back up for other members of department as needed by leadership.
• Is aware of Maintenance Industry Standards.
• Assures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• May be required to setup and operate simple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform basic welding tasks.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
• Completes 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 or 18 months of related experience in general industry or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems. Can perform repairs.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.

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.

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range $24.83 — $31.76 USD ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.

Our maintenance technicians have 2 paths they can take. They can stay on a technical path or a leadership path. On the technical path, we have 5 different technical levels based on experience. This is the progression in order associate maintenance technician, maintenance technician I, maintenance technician II, maintenance technician senior, and maintenance technician specialist. We have a technician progression program that allows technicians starting out in their craft to progress to mid level technician after 3 years. This program is for employees coming in as an associate technician or a technician. We focus on their technical development through the 70-20-10 learning model. We have our Skill Point training product to support them along the way. For all of our maintenance technicians, we require them to take an annual technical assessment. From this assessment and weighing in other factors, they have a development plan put in place in order to align them with their long and short term career aspirations.