Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Elgin, IL

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Battery and Charger Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Basic Function: The production line mechanic will be responsible for all production maintenance, including product quality control, line maintenance, and repair of line machinery and equipment....

NPD Technician II (6:00am to 2:30pm)

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

NPD Technician II In this job you will perform a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical tests/evaluations to analyze, verify, and validate NPD product designs. As an NPD...

Maintenance Technician - Chicago W38th St. - 1st shift

  • River Grove, IL (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • River Grove, IL (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Maintenance Technician: The production line mechanic will be responsible for all production maintenance, including product quality control, line maintenance, and repair of line machinery and equipment...

Electronic Technician I (2:00pm to 10:30pm) 2nd Shift

  • Westmont, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Electronic Technician I In this job you will be assemble, troubleshoot, connect and test electronic assemblies of basic to moderate complexity. This is a 2nd shift position (2pm-10:30pm) As an...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Sycamore, IL (20 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sycamore, IL (20 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Seymour of Sycamore MAINTENANCE MECHANIC $24-30/hour 1st & 2nd Shift Skill Requirements: Preventative Maintenance Equipment Troubleshooting Installation of pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves,...

CNC Maintenance Technician

  • Huntley, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntley, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Client, a leadingpany in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated CNC Machine Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team....

Sanitation Technician

  • Wheeling, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Classification: Hourly Salary Grade: Non-Exempt Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor Scope of Work: This position is responsible for cleaning the equipment, floors, walls, ceiling and other parts...

Maintenance Worker

  • Elmhurst, IL (20 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (20 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines....

Field Maintenance Technician

  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Pay/Benefits Field Maintenance Technician rate of pay is $31.30 per hour....

Engineering Technician II, Pilot Plant

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Develop and document new processes, supporting the scaling of experiments for seamless integration into our production line. Working cross functionally with engineering, production, and R&D....

Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Join us as a Maintenance Technician in our North Aurora, IL facility. CNC Repair knowledge is REQUIRED for this role....

CNC Maintenance Tech

  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Must understand blue prints and schematics to repair facility equipment and production machines. Must work as part of a team within the department and production areas....

Maintenance Technician - 12hr shift (Days) - 2403-3669

  • Addison, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Follow, without exception, all work instructions and safety policies, including use of all PPE and safety equipment Examine machine controls to install plate changeovers and start up machines for production...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Elgin, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in South Elgin, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.9%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in South Elgin, IL
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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