Maintenance Technician III

CAT I MANUFACTURING INC; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cat-i Glass is seeking an advanced technician to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, keeping operations safe and efficient. You will read blueprints, fabricate parts, weld as needed, and identify root causes of failures to minimize downtime.

Required skills include mechanical troubleshooting, industrial electrical systems knowledge, and ability to read technical drawings. CMMS experience is preferred for work-order management.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to perform welding or fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Repair and replace motors, contactors, and machine components to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding repairs as needed.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and coordinate repairs to maximize uptime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Blueprints/technical drawings

Welding/Fabrication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Cat-i Glass is looking for an advanced technician who can independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, keeping operations running safely and efficiently.Cat-i Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire.Core ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failuresRepair and replace motors, contactors, and machine componentsRead and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawingsFabricate parts and perform welding repairsIdentify root causes of equipment failuresCoordinate repairs to minimize equipment downtimeRequired SkillsStrong mechanical troubleshooting skillsWorking knowledge of industrial electrical systemsAbility to read blueprints and technical drawingsAbility to perform welding or fabrication tasksPreferred SkillsExperience with predictive maintenance programsExperience leading small repair projectsWork Order SystemAbility to read, update, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)Accurately document maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime causesFollow digital preventive maintenance schedules and ensure work orders are completed properlySafety ExpectationsFollow all company safety policies and procedures at all timesComply with OSHA safety standards applicable to maintenance workUse required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other equipment as neededFollow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when servicing or repairing equipmentReport safety hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediatelyWhat We Have To Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insurance — because a trip to the dentist or the eye doctor shouldn't be a financial decision.If you get hurt or sick, your paycheck doesn't stop. Short-term and long-term disability, so one bad injury doesn't turn into a financial crisis for your family.Time off that's actually yours. PTO plus floating holidays401(k). Retirement isn't a \"someday\" problem. We help you build it starting now.Life insurance, on us. Company-paid, at no cost to you.We'll help pay for school. Tuition reimbursement if you want to keep growing — your future here isn't capped by the job you walked in with.This is a place you'll actually want to be. Friends & family events, a holiday party, and perks running all year long.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand, walk, bend, climb, and kneel for extended periodsAbility to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperaturesManual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and measuring devices