Overview
Maintenance Technician Jobs in Carol Stream, IL at Chrome Recruitment
Maintenance Technician – Carol Stream, IL – Up to $40 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support a manufacturing facility in Carol Stream, IL. This is a hands-on, multi-craft role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed production and converting equipment, as well as supporting general plant facilities and utilities. The position is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Support high-speed equipment including printing presses, laminators, slitters, and conveyors
- Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Maintain and repair plant utilities and building systems (air, water, lighting, HVAC support)
- Respond to production downtime events and prioritize repairs to minimize disruptions
- Follow lockout/tagout, safety, and GMP standards applicable to packaging environments
- Accurately document maintenance activities using CMMS or maintenance logs
- Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment (troubleshooting only)
- Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment
- Willingness to work second shift and respond to urgent maintenance needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in packaging, printing, converting, or film manufacturing
- Technical degree, apprenticeship, or formal trade training
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and production floor environment
- Exposure to moving machinery, noise, and industrial equipment
- Requires standing, walking, lifting, and working with tools for extended periods
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Maintenance Technician
Company: Chrome Recruitment
Location: Carol Stream, IL
