Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Mural Industrial; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a reliable maintenance technician for nights (7:00pm–7:00am) on a continental rotation.

You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, perform PMs on conveyors, motors, and gearboxes, and coordinate with production and contractors to minimize downtime. Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience; strong electrical knowledge; ability to read schematics and blueprints; and fluent English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Solid electrical knowledge; able to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Broad maintenance skill set across electrical systems, plumbing, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Competence with hand/power tools, drill presses, and shop tools, with a strong safety mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to read and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic plant utilities.
• Conduct thorough PMs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Close work orders within set timeframes and document tasks using a tablet.
• Communicate status, timelines, and risks to operators, leads, and management.
• Work solo or in a team; assist contractors during installations or service calls.
• Train production team members and fellow mechanics; actively learn new methods and technologies.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Schematics reading

Blueprint reading

Maintenance experience

Hand & power tools

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Drill press

Shop equipment

Job description

Build Reliability. Protect Uptime. Advance Your Craft.Join our Schaumburg food manufacturing team and become the go-to pro who keeps complex equipment safe, efficient, and ready for production.Schedule & CompensationNights: 7:00pm–7:00am, continental rotation (2 on / 2 off / 3 on / 3 off)Hourly Range: $33.50–$41.50Tool Allowance: $500Why This Role MattersReliability-first focus: You’ll execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans that reduce downtime and safeguard people and product.Rapid response: When a line fails, you diagnose root causes and restore operations quickly and safely.Partnership: You’ll collaborate with production, supervisors, and outside contractors to align priorities and keep output on track.What You’ll TackleTroubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic plant utilities (e.g., plumbing).Conduct thorough PMs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment.Close work orders within set timeframes and document tasks using a tablet.Communicate status, timelines, and risks to operators, leads, and management.Work solo or in a team; assist contractors during installations or service calls.Train production team members and fellow mechanics; actively learn new methods and technologies.Support special projects and other duties as assigned.What You BringHigh School Diploma or equivalent.2+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.Solid electrical knowledge; able to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.Broad maintenance skill set across electrical systems, plumbing, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.Competence with hand/power tools, drill presses, and shop tools, with a strong safety mindset.Clear written and verbal communication; ability to read and interpret documents in English.The Environment & Physical ExpectationsActive baking/manufacturing floor with typical industrial hazards.High ambient heat; ability to work comfortably in hot conditions.Physical motion: pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, climbing; frequent standing for entire shifts.Regular sit/stand/stoop cycles and fine hand coordination.Tasks include standing, lifting, pulling, and climbing on machinery/tooling.Ability to use stairways to navigate a multi-level plant.Lift up to 50 lbs (stacking, unstacking, carrying materials).Prolonged standing/stooping in hot environments.Availability for weekends and/or overtime when needed.Enthusiasm for continuous improvement, teamwork, and frequent multi-channel communication.