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Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technician III is a senior technical expert responsible for complex troubleshooting, equipment reliability, advanced repairs, root cause analysis, project support, and technician development. This role requires independent diagnosis of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other facility issues, along with leadership in corrective actions and preventive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of critical production equipment and facility systems.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Level I and Level II technicians and other teams.
  • Perform and lead root cause analysis for repeat failures and major downtime events.
  • Develop corrective action plans to address the true cause of failure and improve uptime.
  • Evaluate equipment performance trends using various maintenance data.
  • Recommend changes to preventive maintenance strategies and reliability procedures.
  • Lead or support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
  • Perform advanced fabrication and modifications within approved standards.
  • Assist with contractor coordination and job planning.
  • Train and evaluate technical skill development for lower-level technicians.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of safety protocols including LOTO and job hazard analysis.
  • Expert troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and rotating equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in industrial power and control circuits.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
  • Advanced troubleshooting of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
  • Expertise in pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting.
  • Ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Proficiency in predictive and precision maintenance techniques.
  • Advanced skills in measuring and calibration tools.
  • Expertise in fabrication and safe use of power and shop tools.
  • Ability to improve reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong technical documentation skills.
  • Professional skills in leadership, communication, and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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The local market in Chicago, IL

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The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (18), Staff on Site (13), and Sargent & Lundy (11). 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 Downers Grove at $44/hr, Chicago at $38/hr, and Elk Grove Village at $34/hr. Chicago is among them.

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