Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionManufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Based in: Elgin, IL

Does this sound like you?

• Do you enjoy cracking tough mechanical problems and getting production back on track?
• Are you comfortable tracing faults across pneumatics and basic electrical circuits?
• Do you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment where safety and GMP come first?

What you’ll tackle

• Diagnose and fix mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues on production equipment
• Carry out preventive maintenance on machines and facility systems to prevent unplanned downtime
• Jump on breakdowns quickly to get lines running again
• Assist with new equipment installations, changeovers, and line setups
• Capture accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Follow all safety, GMP, regulatory policies—including Lockout/Tagout

What you bring

• 3+ years in a manufacturing maintenance role
• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of basic electrical (motors, sensors, switches)
• Comfort reading schematics and technical manuals
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework a plus

Where you’ll work

• Manufacturing and warehouse setting
• Standing, bending, kneeling; able to lift up to 50 lbs
• PPE provided and required
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends as needed

Your hands-on strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair skills
• Industrial electrical experience
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Electrical systems and diagnostics (heavy equipment)
• Mechanical systems and component repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment repair and maintenance