Senior Lead Maintenance Tech | 4-Day Week, Hands-On

Mmsteam; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar (LL) in East Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot complex equipment, lead other technicians, and stay hands-on.

This AWS shift runs Friday through Monday, four 10-hour nights, 10 PM–8:30 AM. Pay range is $30.00–$33.00 per hour including differential, depending on experience and skill.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, supervise tasks, and mentor junior techs to keep downtime to a minimum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 2+ years in lead or supervisory roles.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians during the shift.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Take the lead during difficult breakdowns and repairs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Coach technicians and help develop troubleshooting skills.
• Review work orders and maintain maintenance documentation.
• Support equipment upgrades and projects.
• Partner with operations to reduce downtime and keep equipment running safely.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Caterpillar (LL) in East Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot complex equipment, lead other technicians, and stay hands-on.

This AWS shift runs Friday through Monday, four 10-hour nights, 10 PM–8:30 AM. Pay range is $30.00–$33.00 per hour including differential, depending on experience and skill.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, supervise tasks, and mentor junior techs to keep downtime to a minimum.