Skilled - Maintenance Technician

QPS Employment Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Waukegan, IL. This direct hire position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automated equipment. You will be responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on various machinery, ensuring operational efficiency while minimizing downtime. Your expertise will be crucial in leading production setups and changeovers, as well as managing inventory for maintenance needs. If you're looking to maximize your potential and work in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to sought-after positions

Dedicated placement specialists

Immediate hiring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with packaging machinery desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repair and maintenance for automated conveyors.
• Lead production changeovers and setups.
• Order, catalog, and track materials and tools.

Skills

Mechanical Experience

Electrical Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BMC CMMS Software

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician



Wage: $68,640 - $74,880/year



Shift: 2nd



Hours: 1:30pm - 10:00pm



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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician in Waukegan, IL. This is a direct hire position for 2nd shift. Apply now!



Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

- Perform equipment repair and maintenance for automated conveyors and packaging equipment

- Perform comprehensive electrical diagnosis and wiring

- Custom design, building and implementation of in-house solutions

- Perform robotics repairs and maintenance

- Repair and rebuild materials handling and packaging equipment as needed

- Perform and close out work order requests within BMC CMMS software via computer or tablet

- Review production schedule and perform machine set-up, tear-down, and necessary adjustments

- Lead production changeovers and setups

- Complete all repairs in a timely manner to minimize lost production time

- Perform preventative maintenance checks during production and take appropriate corrective action

- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes

- Order, catalog, and track materials, tools, and parts inventory necessary for maintenance and operations

- Operate a variety of hand and power tools

- Verify and sign off on line-clearances and line-setups to ensure quality standards are met

- Perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures per company procedures



Requirements for Maintenance Technician:

- At least five years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment

- High School Diploma or GED preferred

- Experience with packaging machinery desired

- Computer literacy is a plus (email, reports, CMMS, and WO management)

- Excellent organization and communication skills

- Basic hand tools for daily job functions

- Able to read SDS and follow the instructions on the labels of all SDS chemicals



QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!



Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process