MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Wells; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 35,445 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Crystal Lake location. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. The position emphasizes safety and requires mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Wells offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Motivated and self-driven, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on various systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in maintenance, welding, or electrical systems

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

A Maintenance Technician is a skilled professional with a practical mindset and strong attention to detail. This role is responsible for performing mechanical and electrical repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The goal is to maintain buildings, equipment, and production systems to consistently meet customer demands.

Salary range $25.73-$40/Hour. Based on location and experience.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company‑paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non‑union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air, and hydraulic systems
• Verify functionality of safety systems and address any deficiencies or hazards immediately
• Install, set up, and maintain production equipment and facility appliances as required
• Inspect and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, and electrical components to identify and resolve issues
• Operate and inspect facility equipment including overhead cranes, forklifts, and travel lifts (Drotts)
• Maintain or obtain required boiler operator license and safely operate boiler systems as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and BSP/housekeeping standards
• Perform maintenance duties in both indoor and outdoor environments as required by facility needs
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records and support scheduling of preventative maintenance activities

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A strong Plant Maintenance Technician candidate is a hands‑on, safety‑focused problem solver who keeps production equipment and facility systems operating reliably and efficiently. They are skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and utility systems and take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining high standards of quality, communication, and safety.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in general maintenance, welding, or electrical systems preferred
• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience
• Boiler experience preferred, with willingness to obtain the required boiler operator license if needed
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Motivated, self‑driven, and able to work both independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and managers

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job‑related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.