Maintenance Technician - Drive Uptime & Reliability

Element Solutions Inc; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional:

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a segment of Element Solutions Inc., seeks a Maintenance Technician in Itasca, IL to keep production equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently. You will install, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, working to maximize uptime and support plant productivity and quality goals.

The role requires 5-7 years of maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and make parameter adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Perform fabrication and machining work using Tool Room machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Identify potential equipment issues and proactively communicate concerns to management and maintenance team members.
• Support equipment installation, startup, shutdown, and commissioning activities while following OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Report defective materials, unsafe conditions, and unusual operating situations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Equipment Reliability & Uptime

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

Safety & OSHA Compliance

Attention to Detail

Communication & Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Adaptability & Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC Troubleshooting

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a segment of Element Solutions Inc., seeks a Maintenance Technician in Itasca, IL to keep production equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently. You will install, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, working to maximize uptime and support plant productivity and quality goals.

The role requires 5-7 years of maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, and the ability to read