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Overview

We are partnering with a well-established precision manufacturing company that produces high-quality machined metal components. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues
  • Respond to machine breakdowns and complete repairs to minimize downtime
  • Inspect machinery and identify potential maintenance concerns before they become major issues
  • Replace, repair, and adjust machine components, motors, bearings, belts, sensors, and other equipment parts
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders
  • Support machine installations, equipment moves, and facility improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices
  • Collaborate with production personnel to improve equipment reliability and performance
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and efficiency

Requirements

  • Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulics
  • Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
  • Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and safety-focused work ethic

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Schedule - Monday - Thursday - 6am - 4pm (4x10 Schedule)
  • Work Location: In person, Glendale Heights, IL

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Glendale Heights, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$38/hr across 271 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Glendale Heights, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Glendale Heights, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 374 other active welding openings from 233 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (15), Gerber Collision & Glass (14), and Staff on Site (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $36/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Elk Grove Village at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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