Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Hampshire, IL is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial production equipment. You will focus on equipment reliability to support safe, efficient operations on a full-time basis.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, proficiency with motors, PLCs, and instrumentation, and the ability to read schematics and diagrams.

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.

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 controllers

Motors & drives

Instrumentation

Ladder logic

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

English technical reading

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.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

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