Mechanical Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Crystal Lake, IL to diagnose, test, and repair tools while meeting quality and safety standards. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and maintaining repair records.

The position is a day shift with an evaluation-to-hire employment type, offering benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) plans, and a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Reliability and teamwork are essential.
• Proactive, takes initiative and solves problems.
• Comfortable using test equipment and learning repair procedures.
• Able to lift 3–50 lbs as required.
• Accurate data entry and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, and repair incoming tools per specifications.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain test gear used in repairs.
• Evaluate repairs and warranty status.
• Record repair/inventory data in computer systems.
• Support productivity, quality, safety, and teamwork.

Skills

Reliable work ethic

Self-motivated initiative

Test equipment usage

Lifting ability 3–50 lbs

Procedures & data entry

Job description

City and State: Crystal Lake, IL | Pay Rate: $17.50/hour | Schedule/Shift: Day Shift,7am-3:30pm | Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire

Summary

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Mechanical Technician to join a large North American tool distribution operation. This position is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing tools while ensuring work meets established specifications and productivity, quality, reliability, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, and repair incoming tools according to established specifications.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain test equipment used during the repair process.
• Evaluate incoming repairs and determine warranty status.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain repair and inventory information in computer systems.
• Meet individual and department goals while maintaining a strong focus on productivity, quality, reliability, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reliable, personable, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated go-getter who demonstrates initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using test equipment and learning tool repair and diagnostic procedures.
• Able to consistently lift 3 to 10 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs as required.
• Able to accurately follow procedures, enter data, and work toward individual and department goals.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses