Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Journal Star; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniforms provided

Medical insurance

401(k)

Full‑time employment

Job summary

Journal Star in Peoria, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to join a fast-paced production environment, with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. The role includes maintenance of production equipment and building systems, plus on‑call readiness to support live production.

Ideal candidates have electrical troubleshooting experience, ability to read schematics, and basic computer skills. Welding/plumbing experience is a plus; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Welding and plumbing experience are a plus.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment (top priority).
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Inspect and maintain building HVAC systems and facilities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns during live production.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation (24/7 as needed).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Welding and plumbing (plus)

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team! If you have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment (top priority)
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery
• Inspect and maintain building HVAC systems and facilities
• Respond to equipment breakdowns during live production
• Participate in an on‑call rotation (24/7 as needed)

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Welding and plumbing experience are a plus
• Willingness to learn new skills

Schedule

• Full-time
• 1st and/or 2nd Shift
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• 5 shifts of 7.5 hours or 4 shifts of 9.375 hours

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $18–$28/hour
• Company-provided uniforms
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Full-time, stable employment

Company Description

The Peoria Journal Star, part of the USA TODAY Network, has been a trusted source of local news and information for generations. We are committed to serving the Peoria community through quality journalism while operating a fast-paced production facility that ensures our publications reach readers on time. Our success depends on talented, dedicated employees who take pride in their work and thrive in a collaborative environment.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a workplace where your skills make a direct impact every day. Whether you're maintaining critical production equipment or supporting facility operations, you'll be part of a team that keeps one of Central Illinois' leading news organizations running strong.