Maintenance Technician – Precision Machinery Upkeep

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Bonus plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on tube mill production equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing breakdown repairs, and executing preventive maintenance while adhering to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with hand/power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, PLCs and interpreting technical documents.
• Good English communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical maintenance on production equipment following safety procedures (LOTO).
• Ensures machine guards and safety equipment are functional before use.
• Reads blueprints, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and repair issues.
• Executes breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeovers.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the work area and assists in parts fabrication.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Reading blueprints

PLC familiarity

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on tube mill production equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing breakdown repairs, and executing preventive maintenance while adhering to OSHA standards.