Maintenance Technician II Job Chicago Heights area,Illinois USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Job Description

Industrial Electrical Systems – Proficient in troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits, control wiring, and three-phase systems. 5 years plus electrical troubleshooting.

PLC Troubleshooting – experience diagnosing Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs and HMI interfaces.
Motor Controls & Drives – Skilled in working with VFDs, servo systems, motor starters, and relay logic.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Ability to perform routine inspections, thermal scans, and maintain detailed records in a CMMS system.

Safety & Code Compliance – Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Mechanical & Pneumatic Knowledge – Comfortable working on mechanical components (actuators, conveyors, pumps) as part of troubleshooting.

Testing Equipment – Skilled in using multimeters and megohmmeters.

Instrumentation (a plus) – Experience calibrating and maintaining sensors, thermocouples, and transducers.

Qualifications

Mechanical Systems Expertise – troubleshooting of industrial machinery, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems:

Hydraulics & Pneumatics – Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and compressors.
Machine Assembly & Fabrication – Ability to disassemble, repair, and rebuild complex equipment components.
Equipment Commissioning & Start-up – Hands‑on experience with installing and testing new machinery or upgraded systems.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Planning and execution of routine inspections, lubrication schedules, and predictive maintenance tasks.

Tools & Equipment – Competence in using torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hoists, cranes, and other mechanical tools.

Safety & Compliance – Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Additional Electrical Expertise

Industrial Electrical Systems:

Automation & Robotics (preferred) – Understanding of industrial automation systems and ability to assist engineers in upgrades or integrations.
Electrical Drawings & Schematics – Able to read, interpret, and update electrical blueprints and control diagrams.
Testing Equipment – Skilled in using thermal imaging cameras.
Advanced Diagnostics – Use of precision tools, vibration analysis, alignment tools, laser alignment, and thermography to detect and resolve issues.

Mechanical Drawings & Schematics – Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and schematics.

Welding & Machining (optional but preferred) – MIG/TIG welding, lathe/mill operation, or fabrication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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