Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Technician: CNC & PLC Expert

Destaco; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destaco is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Wheeling, IL to install and maintain production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support utilities and facilities. The role focuses on safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and machine controls, and demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Safety - Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE.
• Ethics and Work Standards - Maintain high ethical standards and promote them.
• Communication - Clear oral and written communication with good grammar.
• Teamwork/Relationships - Works cooperatively with others toward goals.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution - Propose improvements and solve problems.
• Accountability - Take responsibility and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances maintenance methods and procedures.
• Collaborates with other groups to promote teamwork.
• Involved in inspection, assembly, integration, testing and installation of equipment.
• Maintains documentation such as test histories and updates.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems to boost productivity.
• Performs preventive maintenance and PM scheduling.
• Ensures safety policies including lockout/tagout are followed.
• Supports operators and machinists as needed.

Skills

Safety

Ethics and Work Standards

Communication

Teamwork/Relationships

Continual Improvement and Problem

Accountability

Safety - PPE awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education or experience

Tools

Fanuc CNC knowledge

Siemens knowledge

Allen Bradley PLC knowledge

Job description

Destaco is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Wheeling, IL to install and maintain production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support utilities and facilities. The role focuses on safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and machine controls, and demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills.