Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician, Lead Track | Family-Owned Manufacturing

Location: Elmhurst, IL (On-site)

Pay: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour plus bonus potential

Schedule: 1st shift, four 10-hour days (Monday to Thursday)

Overview

A family-run manufacturer that has been operating for close to a century needs a mechanically sharp technician to keep its production equipment in top shape. The maintenance team is small and the machines are well cared for. The person running maintenance today is a few years from retirement and wants to hand the department to someone who learns it inside and out. Safety drives everything here, people stay for decades, and the company runs a second plant in the western suburbs.

What the Job Involves

·       Repairing and rebuilding a range of production machinery hands-on

·       Tracking down mechanical failures quickly and getting lines back up

·       Handling light electrical tasks such as swapping motors, checking drive faults, and basic PLC troubleshooting

·       Running the preventive maintenance calendar and keeping repair records current

·       Learning every machine in the building from the current maintenance lead, with a clear path to running the department

·       Keeping the shop safe and organized

·       Visiting the second plant from time to time when needed

What They Need

·       High school diploma or GED; technical degree, maintenance certifications, or about three years of hands-on military or plant maintenance experience preferred

·       Background maintaining equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or military setting

·       Basic electrical skills with motors, drives, and PLC fault finding

·       A strong troubleshooter who wants to keep learning

·       Veterans are very welcome

·       Someone looking for a long-term home

What's on the Table

·       $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, plus a performance bonus

·       Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match

·       Four-day work week