Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in low-voltage wire innovations is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their 3rd shift. This role includes maintaining and repairing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and requires qualified technicians with relevant manufacturing experience. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills are highly desired.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Electrical knowledge up to 3 Phase 480V is highly desirable.
• Experience with PLC and VFD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical skills for troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Windy City Wire is looking for a Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift. They will perform general maintenance, repair, troubleshoot, and install production equipment, in accordance with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems.

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.
• Utilize mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Adjust, calibrate, clean, and lubricate equipment. Move machinery and equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals for maintenance and servicing.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintain a strong Behavior-Based Safety attitude.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Expect exposure to cold and warm temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and loud environments. The role is physically active, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Occasionally, lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Working hours: Monday through Friday, 11PM to 7AM, with Saturdays as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Electrical knowledge, especially up to 3 Phase 480V, is highly desirable
• Experience with PLC and VFD is a plus
• Plastic extrusion experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Shifts:

• Third shift

Benefits offered include:

• Paid time off, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, starting from the date of hire

Company Overview:

Windy City Wire has been a leader in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. We are committed to developing solutions that deliver significant results for our customers. Our goal is to provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save time for integrators from project concept to completion.