Maintenance Technician (Second Shift) (Itasca)

Own second shift maintenance at a high-volume electronics materials plant: you are the one who keeps the lines running after day shift goes home.

Company

A global specialty chemicals and electronics materials manufacturer with a production site in Itasca, Illinois. The plant runs automated, high-volume manufacturing, so equipment uptime is what keeps production on schedule.

Who thrives here

• A self-directed technician comfortable working independently on second shift.
• Someone who enjoys diagnosing the hard failures across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls systems.
• A safety-first mindset: lockout/tagout is non-negotiable.
• Someone who keeps clean records, not just fixes.

The opportunity

Full-time, on-site second shift role in the Itasca plant supporting production and the engineering team.

What you will own

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system failures.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support requests.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades and improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders in MaintainX.
• Follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Reads blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Able to work independently on second shift.

Bonus points

• Technical certification or associate degree in a maintenance-related field.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Welding, machining or fabrication.
• Automated manufacturing equipment experience.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay: to be confirmed with the client
• Schedule: full-time second shift, on-site in Itasca, IL (hours to be confirmed); overtime and weekend support may be required
• Physical: lift up to 50 lbs; stand, walk, bend and climb throughout the shift