Skilled: Maintenance

Express Employment Professionals; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Shift options

Training programs

Permanent hire potential

Job summary

Express Employment International is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians in Rantoul, IL to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, fabrication, wastewater treatment, and rendering.

Candidates should have at least one year of mechanical, electrical, automotive, or industrial maintenance experience and hands-on troubleshooting ability, with TIG welding valued.

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical, or automotive experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Welding and fabrication experience, especially TIG welding, is highly valued.
• Able to work independently and learn unfamiliar systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems.
• Complete fabrication and welding projects, including TIG welding.
• Support ammonia, wastewater treatment, and rendering systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and help minimize production downtime.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate repair needs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Independent worker

Tools

TIG welding

Job description

Location: Rantoul, IL Pay: $22 - $32 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift; greatest need on 2nd and 3rd Job Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent hire

Position Overview

A large industrial operation is hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems. This is a hands-on role with exposure to a wide range of areas, including ammonia refrigeration systems, fabrication, wastewater treatment, and rendering.

Some specialized training is available, but candidates must bring at least one year of mechanical, electrical, automotive, or industrial maintenance experience and a working understanding of how equipment operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems
• Complete fabrication and welding projects, including TIG welding
• Support ammonia, wastewater treatment, and rendering systems
• Diagnose equipment failures and help minimize production downtime
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate repair needs

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical, or automotive experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Welding and fabrication experience, especially TIG welding, is highly valued
• Able to work independently and learn unfamiliar systems
• Reliable and available for the assigned shift

Automotive technicians and mechanics with strong diagnostic and repair experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Multiple shift options
• Training across several industrial maintenance specialties
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent hire

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