Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Gilder Search Group; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 68,197,000 - 88,255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician for a 2nd-shift role in Sycamore, IL. The position focuses on preventive maintenance, basic mechanical and electrical repairs, and learning the plant’s equipment alongside senior techs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on aptitude, 1–3 years experience in related fields, and a willingness to learn CMMS. The role offers strong progression and a stable path within a heavy-manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, shop, automotive, or mechanical service.
• Basic familiarity with electrical systems; 3-phase power a plus but learnable on the job.
• 1-3 years using hand tools and basic power tools; basic welding exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on plant machinery to keep production running.
• Inspect equipment and report mechanical or electrical issues before they cause breakdowns.
• Assist senior technicians with mechanical and basic electrical repairs on heavy machinery.
• Support new-equipment installs by pulling wire, setting lines, and basic conduit.
• Learn to isolate faults using a digital multimeter and standard diagnostic tools.
• Log work in CMMS and operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

CMMS software

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital multimeter

Power tools

Job description

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | MANUFACTURING | Sycamore, IL area

An established heavy-manufacturing plant is adding an entry-level maintenance technician to its 2nd-shift team. This is a build-your-trade seat: the tech performs preventive maintenance, basic mechanical and electrical repairs, and inspections alongside senior techs, learning the plant's equipment as they go. Mechanical aptitude and reliability matter more than a long resume - the electrical depth and CMMS can be learned on the job. For someone with hands-on ability looking to break into industrial maintenance, this offers unusually strong entry pay and a clear path up a three-tier maintenance ladder at a stable manufacturer.

• Anticipated $23.80-$30.80/hr, based on experience
• Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ match, PTO, holidays
• 2nd shift (evenings), Monday-Friday
• Conversion to union after 60-day probationary period

Overview

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on plant machinery to keep production running
• Inspect equipment and report mechanical or electrical issues before they become breakdowns
• Assist senior techs with mechanical and basic electrical repairs on heavy machinery
• Support new-equipment installs - pulling wire, setting lines, basic conduit
• Learn to isolate basic faults using standard diagnostic tools like a digital multimeter
• Log work in the plant CMMS and learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely

Preferred Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience - manufacturing, shop, automotive, or mechanical service all count
• Basic familiarity with electrical systems; understanding of 3-phase power is a plus but can be learned on the job
• 1-3 years using hand tools, basic power tools, and mechanical workshop gear
• Basic welding exposure preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn a CMMS and the plant's equipment

Keywords

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