Maintenance Technician II

Vesuvius USA; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting electrical circuits, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and compliance. Qualifications include an associate degree in Electrical Maintenance or equivalent experience, along with skills in mechanical systems and electrical schematics. Strong diagnostic ability is essential, and familiarity with PLC systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience diagnosing Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs and control wiring.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and predictive maintenance inspections.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning, start‑up, and upgrades of machinery.
• Proficiency with tools like torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hoists and cranes.
• Familiarity with CMMS for maintenance records.
• Advanced diagnostics including vibration analysis and thermography.
• Optional welding & machining skills (MIG/TIG) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintain records in a CMMS system.
• Ensure mechanical components operate smoothly, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Conduct safety compliance checks and follow regulations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and maintain CMMS records.
• Ensure safety and code compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Inspect mechanical & pneumatic components; service actuators, conveyors, pumps, valves.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools including thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and laser alignment.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, start‑up, and minor fabrication as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls & drives

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Safety & Code Compliance

Mechanical & Pneumatic Knowledge

Testing Equipment usage

Instrumentation

Mechanical systems expertise

Machine assembly & fabrication

Equipment commissioning & start-up

Tools & equipment proficiency

Electrical drawings & schematics interpretation

Advanced diagnostics

Welding & machining skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Maintenance

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Hoists and cranes

Laser alignment

Torque wrenches

Micrometers & calipers

Job description

Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

Job Description

• Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Proficient in troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits, control wiring, and three‑phase systems with 5+ years of experience.
  • PLC troubleshooting – diagnosing Allen‑Bradley or Siemens PLCs and HMI interfaces.
  • Motor controls & drives – working with VFDs, servo systems, motor starters, and relay logic.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – perform routine inspections, thermal scans, lubrication schedules, and maintain detailed records in a CMMS system.
• Safety & Code Compliance – strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Mechanical & Pneumatic Knowledge – comfortable working on mechanical components such as actuators, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Testing Equipment – skilled in using multimeters, megohmmeters, thermal imaging cameras, and advanced diagnostic tools (vibration analysis, laser alignment).
• Instrumentation (a plus) – experience calibrating and maintaining sensors, thermocouples, and transducers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or Mechatronics, or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
• Mechanical systems expertise – troubleshooting industrial machinery, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and compressors.
• Machine assembly & fabrication – ability to disassemble, repair, and rebuild complex equipment components.
• Equipment commissioning & start‑up – hands‑on experience installing and testing new machinery or upgraded systems.
• Tools & equipment proficiency – torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hoists, cranes, and other mechanical tools.
• Electrical drawings & schematics – able to read, interpret, and update electrical blueprints and control diagrams.
• Mechanical drawings & schematics – able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and schematics.
• Advanced diagnostics – use of precision tools, vibration analysis, alignment tools, laser alignment, and thermography.
• Optional: welding & machining skills (MIG/TIG welding, lathe/mill operation, fabrication).

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