Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Danfoss; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 40,639 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Freeport, IL is looking for a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and modifications on machine tools. The position operates Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, offering an hourly wage of $29.50 to $33.00, based on experience, plus a 7% shift differential and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and relevant experience in maintenance, along with skills in problem-solving and machine repairs, ensuring a well-maintained production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Experience in maintenance for three to six months.
• Equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair machines used in production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all machines.
• Solve practical problems in varied situations.

Skills

Repair of machines

Preventive maintenance

Electrical repairs

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Danfoss in Freeport, IL is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to repair machine tools used in manufacturing and testing. Responsibilities include performing repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), modifications, installations, and rearrangements of building and production equipment and systems. This 2nd shift position operates Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and offers an hourly wage of $29.50 to $33.00, depending on experience, plus a 7% shift differential. A $1,500 sign‑on bonus is available, with $750 paid after 3 months and $750 after 6 months.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Repair of machines used in production including chuck repair, replacing hydraulic oil hoses and leaks, replacing lube blocks, valves, belts, cylinders, seals.
• Aligns turrets, spindles, and tailstock. Repairs chip conveyors and tanks and resolves bearing issues.
• Electrical repair includes replacing switches, solenoids, cooling fans, fuses, relays and contactors.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all machines.
• Finds root cause fixes using 8‑D and 4‑step problem‑solving analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma
• One year certificate from college or technical school
• Three to six months experience in maintenance.
• Equivalent experience and education will be considered.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.