You clock in, scan the production boards, and walk the precision metal lines where dental instruments take shape. A quick check of preventive maintenance tasks is followed by a callout: a piece of automated equipment is down. You grab the schematics, isolate the fault, lockout/tagout, swap a component, and bring the line back up. Before shift change, you document the fix in the CMMS and brief the next crew so production stays on pace.
About the Role
We’re hiring an experienced industrial maintenance professional to keep production machinery running in a precision metal manufacturing environment serving the dental instrument industry. This is a contract-to-hire role with opportunities on both 1st and 2nd shift.
Shift Opportunities
1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
What You’ll Handle
Diagnose and correct mechanical and electrical faults on production equipment.
Repair, adjust, and replace machine components to restore performance.
Inspect equipment to catch wear, malfunctions, and emerging issues that could cause downtime.
Execute and support preventive maintenance across production machinery and facility systems.
Respond rapidly to unplanned equipment problems to keep output on schedule.
Use electrical and mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics to troubleshoot effectively.
Service pneumatic and hydraulic systems as needed.
Log work in the CMMS and maintain accurate records of maintenance activity.
Operate with minimal supervision and make sound, timely decisions.
Communicate completed work and open items clearly to peers and supervision during handoffs.
Follow safety standards, including LOTO, and keep the work area organized and clean.
What You’ll Bring
Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability.
Hands-on skill diagnosing issues and performing corrective repairs.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, machine drawings, and manuals.
Self-directed approach with urgency toward production needs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
Background in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience with a CMMS platform.
Technical maintenance training or certification.
Compensation & Benefits
$28.00–$34.00 per hour
Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
Contract-to-hire opportunity
Openings on 1st and 2nd shift
Client benefits may be available upon eligible client hire
Why This Work Matters
In this role, your troubleshooting know-how directly impacts production outcomes. You’ll work independently, solve real equipment challenges, sustain preventive maintenance programs, and become a go-to resource for the production team.
Core Proficiencies
Mechanical troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting and repair
Industrial electrical systems
Hydraulic systems and components
Equipment diagnostics and problem-solving
Mechanical systems and component repair
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Reading electrical schematics
Equipment repair and maintenance
Machine safety inspections
Numbers & Facts
Location
Northbrook, IL
Salary
$28–$34 Per Hour
Skills
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Consultingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanicsunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Equipment Replacementunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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