Maintenance Technician (Chemical)

Accelera; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Observed holidays

Job summary

Accelera in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Chemical Manufacturing) to keep production machinery running safely and at peak performance. This permanent, direct-hire role involves implementing preventive and predictive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.

You will diagnose issues, repair key assets such as blenders, mixers, pumps, and packaging lines, read schematics, and support new equipment installations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with modification and installation of manufacturing machinery.
• Familiarity with SPC is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Service and repair production assets including blenders, industrial mixers, pumps, pressure vessels, robotic units, and packaging lines.
• Interpret and utilize schematics to guide repair work.
• Assist with installation of new machinery and modifications to current equipment.
• Evaluate machine performance data to suggest reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor to organize repair priorities and procure parts.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with PSM, OSHA, and environmental standards.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Ladder Logic

PLC hardware

Schematic interpretation

Electrical safety NFPA 70E

SPC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Role Overview:

Maintenance Technician (Chemical Manufacturing) located in West Chicago, IL.

Employment Details:

This is a permanent, direct-hire position. We are currently filling openings for the following schedules:

• Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Third Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Compensation and Perks:

We offer an hourly rate between $30 and $39, plus additional pay for off-shift hours. Our comprehensive package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, paid time off, and observed holidays.

Requirements:

Prior experience within the chemical manufacturing sector is mandatory. We are seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to join our established, industry-leading team, where you will be instrumental in ensuring our production machinery runs safely and at peak performance while advancing your professional skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to help ensure consistent equipment uptime and operational reliability.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Service and repair key production assets, including blenders, industrial mixers, pumps, pressure vessels, robotic units, and packaging lines.
• Interpret and utilize mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to guide repair work.
• Support the installation of new machinery and perform necessary modifications to current equipment.
• Evaluate machine performance data to suggest improvements that boost overall system reliability.
• Manage the procurement of replacement components and coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to organize repair priorities.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by ensuring full adherence to PSM, OSHA, and environmental standards.

Professional Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is necessary.
• At least five years of professional experience performing industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Practical experience working with Ladder Logic and PLC hardware.
• Understanding of NFPA 70E and NEC electrical safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with the modification and installation of manufacturing machinery.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) is considered an advantage.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of religion, race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.