Senior Maintenance Technician – Electrical & PLCs

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance program

401(k) with company match

Medical & dental benefits

Bonus plan

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, LLC in Rochelle, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe repair and rebuild of tube mill equipment. You will maximize uptime, rate, and yield with strong electrical troubleshooting and mechanical skills. Adherence to safety procedures and LOTO is essential.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing breakdown repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or journeyman training preferred.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing maintenance environment is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on production equipment following safety procedures (LOTO).
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and quality issues and escalate when needed.
• Conduct breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeovers on production equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and order parts; use CMMS to track equipment status.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems & PLCs

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wheatland Tube, LLC in Rochelle, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe repair and rebuild of tube mill equipment. You will maximize uptime, rate, and yield with strong electrical troubleshooting and mechanical skills. Adherence to safety procedures and LOTO is essential.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing breakdown repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a safety‑conscious team.