Maintenance Technician III – 1st Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking a Maintenance Technician III for a full-time, first-shift role in Bloomingdale, IL. This senior-level, hands-on position focuses on CNC laser, turret/punch, and press brake equipment.

You will diagnose complex failures, perform preventive maintenance, lead reliability improvements, and support installation and commissioning on metal fabrication machinery. On-site work Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with standard safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience in a Manufacturing Environment REQUIRED
• Direct Hands-On Metal Fabrication Equipment Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• CNC Laser Machine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• CNC Turret / Punch Press Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Press Brake Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Combination Laser/Punch Machine Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Mechanical Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Electrical Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Pneumatic System Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Emergency / Breakdown Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Root-Cause Analysis Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Electrical Schematics REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Blueprints REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Maintenance Manuals and Technical Documentation REQUIRED
• Basic PLC Logic Reading / Troubleshooting Ability REQUIRED
• Experience Using Electrical Testing and Diagnostic Equipment REQUIRED
• Experience Using Hand and Power Tools REQUIRED
• Basic CMMS / Maintenance Tracking System Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Bloomingdale, IL REQUIRED
• Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED
• Associate or Technical Degree in a Related Field Preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC laser cutting systems
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC turret/punch press equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair press brakes
• Troubleshoot and repair combination laser/punch machines
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical equipment failures
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform emergency and breakdown repairs on production equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Support and lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures
• Identify recurring failures and support corrective actions
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve production reliability
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documentation
• Read basic PLC logic during troubleshooting
• Use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Use hand and power tools for equipment repair
• Support installation of metal fabrication equipment
• Support equipment commissioning and startup
• Assist with equipment optimization and reliability improvements
• Enter and track maintenance activities through CMMS or maintenance tracking systems
• Document completed repairs and maintenance activities
• Prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced environment
• Serve as a senior technical resource to production and maintenance personnel

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift | Bloomingdale, IL

Full-Time | On-Site | Industrial Maintenance / Metal Fabrication

Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM | First Shift

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN

Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III for a full-time, first-shift opportunity in Bloomingdale, Illinois. This is a senior-level, hands-on industrial maintenance position supporting metal fabrication and CNC production equipment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC laser cutting systems, CNC turret/punch presses, press brakes, and combination laser/punch machines, along with strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting capabilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician III serves as a senior technical resource on the production floor, independently diagnosing complex equipment failures, performing emergency repairs, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and helping minimize manufacturing downtime through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

This position also supports equipment installation, commissioning, and optimization while working with electrical schematics, technical manuals, blueprints, basic PLC logic, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance tracking systems.

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• First Shift
• Full-Time
• Fully On-Site in Bloomingdale, Illinois

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC laser cutting systems
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC turret/punch press equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair press brakes
• Troubleshoot and repair combination laser/punch machines
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical equipment failures
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform emergency and breakdown repairs on production equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Support and lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures
• Identify recurring failures and support corrective actions
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve production reliability
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documentation
• Read and interpret basic PLC logic during equipment troubleshooting
• Use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Use hand tools and power tools for equipment repair
• Support installation of metal fabrication equipment
• Support equipment commissioning and startup
• Assist with equipment optimization and reliability improvements
• Enter and track maintenance activities through CMMS or maintenance tracking systems
• Document completed repairs and maintenance activities
• Prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Serve as a senior technical resource to production and maintenance personnel

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Direct hands-on maintenance experience with metal fabrication equipment is essential. Relevant equipment includes:

• CNC Laser Machines
• CNC Turret Punch Presses
• Press Brakes
• Combination Laser/Punch Machines

Experience with leading fabrication equipment manufacturers such as TRUMPF, Amada, Toyokoki, or Diamond is particularly valuable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works directly around manufacturing and production equipment and may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, electrical hazards, and moderate to occasionally loud noise levels. The role requires regular standing and movement throughout the facility and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• 5-8 Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience in a Manufacturing Environment REQUIRED
• Direct Hands-On Metal Fabrication Equipment Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• CNC Laser Machine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• CNC Turret / Punch Press Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Press Brake Troubleshooting and Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Combination Laser/Punch Machine Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Mechanical Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Electrical Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Pneumatic System Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Emergency / Breakdown Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Root-Cause Analysis Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Diagnose and Resolve Complex Equipment Problems Independently REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Electrical Schematics REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Blueprints REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Maintenance Manuals and Technical Documentation REQUIRED
• Basic PLC Logic Reading / Troubleshooting Ability REQUIRED
• Experience Using Electrical Testing and Diagnostic Equipment REQUIRED
• Experience Using Hand and Power Tools REQUIRED
• Basic CMMS / Maintenance Tracking System Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Bloomingdale, IL REQUIRED
• Ability to Occasionally Lift and/or Move Up to 25 Pounds REQUIRED
• Associate or Technical Degree in a Related Field Preferred

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE IS CRITICAL: This position specifically requires direct, hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting metal fabrication equipment. General industrial maintenance experience alone is not sufficient without relevant CNC laser, turret/punch press, press brake, or comparable fabrication-equipment experience.

BRAND EXPERIENCE: Experience with TRUMPF, Amada, Toyokoki, or Diamond equipment is highly relevant. Candidates from comparable fabrication equipment manufacturers may warrant consideration when they demonstrate directly transferable troubleshooting and repair experience.

EDUCATION NOTE: A college degree is not required. An Associate or Technical degree in a related field is preferred. Relevant vocational/technical training, manufacturer training, military mechanical/electrical training, certifications, or extensive directly related hands-on maintenance experience may also provide an appropriate technical background.