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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location

Chicago, IL

Wage

$28 – $34/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are a distinguished provider of premium linen rental and laundry services, specializing in meeting the needs of hospitality businesses. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Permanent Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of all our machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect machinery to identify and respond to problems in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Repair and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Utilize welding skills to repair and maintain various types of machinery and equipment.
  • Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance as needed.
  • Calibrate equipment to ensure that it meets all the necessary specifications and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot problems with machinery and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance technician role.
  • Proven experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Extensive knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Strong welding and plumbing skills.
  • Experience in equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A high degree of physical fitness and ability to lift heavy machinery.
  • A valid driver's license.
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting comes in about 18% below the $38/hr median for welding jobs in Chicago, IL, where the middle half runs $30–$50/hr across 79 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 27% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 108 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 62 different employers. 50 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 368 other active welding openings from 212 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

Jobot currently has 4 other openings live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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.

Similar openings near Chicago, IL

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Industrial Maintenance Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.