Maintenance Technician/Electrician (2nd & 3rd Shift)

The Royal Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Chicago. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and machinery, ensuring minimal downtime through proactive maintenance. With a focus on teamwork and employee development, The Royal Group offers exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Year-round employment

Quarterly attendance bonus

Training and career advancement opportunities

Affordable benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

State-of-the-art technology

Employee-friendly environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Experience in the corrugated industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical systems and machines.
• Complete maintenance tasks to prevent equipment downtime.
• Use technical equipment and electrical schematics to diagnose problems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical installations

Basic A/C motor troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Technician/Electrician (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Chicago, IL, USA •

The Royal Group Cicero, Cicero, Illinois, United States of America •

Cicero, IL, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The Royal Group , an affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking Maintenance Technician (2nd & 3rd shift)to support our Cicero, IL facility. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of machine tools, as well as fitting, and assembling parts to fabricate or repair machine tools. Additionally, you will maintain industrial machines andinstall /repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.

The Royal Group’smission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Demonstrate ability to properly troubleshoot, install and sometimes perform basic repairs of frequency drives. Repair mechanical electrical problems of plant machinery. E.g. PLC’s Siemens, Allen Bradley, Power flex, Tele Mecanique, ABB, Lenze.
• Demonstrate ability to properly troubleshoot, install and perform basic repairs of electronic devices such as safety scanners, safety lights, touch screens, e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Keyence.
• Perform maintenance and electrical function and troubleshoot to correct inefficiencies and prevent equipment downtime by completing regular PM’s.
• Use a muti-meter, and other electrical test equipment, along with electrical drawings, schematics, and your experience to diagnose problems and make necessary repairs.
• Demonstrates ability to parallel all equipment, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
• Ability to perform schematics to incorporate changes of equipment functions as needed.
• Complete all work orders neatly, correctly, and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Willingly to work all necessary hours and shifts for customer demands.
• Follows all safety and company policies, reporting any issues, accidents, or incidents immediately.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical trades preferred.
• Preferred 1-3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a maintenance role within an industrial environment, corrugated industry is advantageous.
• Industrial Maintenance/Electrician Certifications/Programs/Training.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability for 2nd and 3rd shift work and over-time as required.
• Ability to read simple prints (wiring diagrams).
• Ability to perform basic A/C motor troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform basic electrical installations.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic control circuits.
• Ability to demonstrate basic technique (splicing, box installation, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in written or verbal form including form including operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions, written policies and procedures, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence effectively and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Machine Operators of the company.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Requires strong mathematical skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read a tape measure with accuracy.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Quarterly attendance bonus.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Royal Group Cicero, Cicero, Illinois, United States of America,