Maintenance Technician

Talent Management Plus, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Management Plus, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced 24x6 environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, NFPA-70E electrical safety training, and hands-on skills with stamping presses, conveyors, hydraulics, and PLCs, with a strong commitment to safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• NFPA-70E Electrical safety training
• Programming education
• Electrical control panel building / wiring
• Fanuc Robotics control / programming
• Pneumatic education
• Motor control systems building / troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain / repair various manual, automatic, or semi-automatic production machines such as robots, hard automation, mechanical or hydraulic presses
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, drills, mills, and grinders
• Remove and replace equipment listed above
• Identify vendors capable of completing various tasks
• Recommend parts to order for machine and equipment repairs
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and PLC's
• Perform and document preventive maintenance
• Stay current on preventive maintenance procedures for equipment longevity and reduced downtime
• Diagnose electrical issues, including motor controls, PLC's, wiring, and power distribution
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for efficiency and safety
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize interruptions
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and parts inventory

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical wiring

Read blueprints

Fanuc robotics

Preventive maintenance

Independent work

NFPA-70E training

Maintenance planning

Education

Technical schooling

Tools

Fanuc robotics control

Electrical control panels

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician Location : Rockford, IL Shift: Mon - Fri 5AM -2:30 PM Pay Rate: $28-35 / hr.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced 24x6 environment. This position ensures maximum equipment uptime by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated industrial maintenance professional with experience working on stamping presses, conveyors, automation equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general manufacturing machinery while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain / repair various manual, automatic, or semi-automatic production machines such as robots, hard automation, mechanical or hydraulic presses
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, drills, mills, and grinders
• Remove and replace equipment listed above
• Identify vendors capable of completing various tasks
• Recommend parts to order for machine and equipment repairs
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and PLC's
• Perform and document preventive maintenance
• Stay current on preventive maintenance procedures for equipment longevity and reduced downtime
• Diagnose electrical issues, including motor controls, PLC's, wiring, and power distribution
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems for efficiency and safety
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize interruptions
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and parts inventory

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical schooling
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• NFPA-70E Electrical safety training
• Programming education
• Electrical control panel building / wiring
• Fanuc Robotics control / programming
• Pneumatic education
• Motor control systems building / troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.