Skilled - Maintenance Technician

QPS Employment Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a Rockford, IL company. Salary ranges from $52,000 to $70,720 per year, with a 1st shift schedule, 6:00am-2:30pm, in Rockford, IL. This is a direct hire position.

Responsibilities include safe operations, plumbing, electrical work up to 480VAC, machinery maintenance, CNC troubleshooting, and equipment repair. OSHA/EHS compliance and using hand/power tools are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical aptitude and skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and process all instructions.
• Ability to understand and complete assignments using basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties safely and in accordance with company EHS policies.
• Perform plumbing, basic carpentry, pipe bending, and electrical work.
• Move and install production and building equipment.
• Utilize and maintain hand and power tools.
• Detect and correct safety hazards.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned.
• Contact vendors as needed.
• Utilize assembly drawings and machine manuals as needed.
• Use various skillsets to troubleshoot and repair all production equipment.
• Repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Perform plumbing, fabrication and electrical work ranging from 0-480VAC.
• Utilize test equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of CNC equipment.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles as needed.
• Use PC as needed.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments as needed.
• Lubricate and clean parts as needed.
• Start and test devices for operational efficiencies.
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Make emergency repairs when necessary to offset excessive downtime and production delays.
• Observe and comply with safety precautions and lockout procedures, especially when high voltage is involved.
• Use appropriate test instruments, gear and equipment to test and insure compatibility and safety of all circuits, line components, switches, controls, etc., to assure performance, quality and operations.
• Proceed on assignments with minimum supervision and guidance; repair and align mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair inoperative, intermittent operating, or malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Modify existing malfunctioning mechanical and electronic machinery, using innovative techniques to quickly bring equipment to an acceptable operating level.
• Order spare parts.
• Understand and manipulate equipment without assistance.
• Develop and maintain human relations skills to encourage open, cooperative and effective relationships within the team and throughout the organization.
• Lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts bringing improvement ideas and results.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing

Tools

Forklift operation

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Job Summary

Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: $52,000-$70,720 per year
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm
Location: Rockford, IL
This is a 1st shift direct hire position.

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a company in Rockford, IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties safely and in accordance with company EHS policies.
• Perform plumbing, basic carpentry, pipe bending, and electrical work.
• Move and install production and building equipment.
• Utilize and maintain hand and power tools.
• Detect and correct safety hazards.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned.
• Contact vendors as needed.
• Utilize assembly drawings and machine manuals as needed.
• Use various skillsets to troubleshoot and repair all production equipment.
• Repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Perform plumbing, fabrication and electrical work ranging from 0-480VAC.
• Utilize test equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of CNC equipment.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles as needed.
• Use PC as needed.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments as needed.
• Lubricate and clean parts as needed.
• Start and test devices for operational efficiencies.
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Make emergency repairs when necessary to offset excessive downtime and production delays.
• Observe and comply with safety precautions and lockout procedures, especially when high voltage is involved.
• Use appropriate test instruments, gear and equipment to test and insure compatibility and safety of all circuits, line components, switches, controls, etc., to assure performance, quality and operations.
• Proceed on assignments with minimum supervision and guidance; repair and align mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair inoperative, intermittent operating, or malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Modify existing malfunctioning mechanical and electronic machinery, using innovative techniques to quickly bring equipment to an acceptable operating level.
• Order spare parts.
• Understand and manipulate equipment without assistance.
• Develop and maintain human relations skills to encourage open, cooperative and effective relationships within the team and throughout the organization.
• Lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts bringing improvement ideas and results.

Requirements

• Electrical and mechanical aptitude and skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and process all instructions.
• Ability to understand and complete assignments using the basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics.
• Ability to plan logical sequences, analyze problems and implement diversified repairs, modifications or maintenance to correct the situation.
• Ability to analyze and think under pressure regarding manufacturing maintenance or repair requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Understanding ladder diagrams, PLC and N/C/CNC interaction is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate aerial and scissor lifts is mandatory.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

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