Maintenance Technician in Belvidere, Illinois at FRANKLIN DISPLAY GROUP

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance and operations environment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience maintaining industrial production equipment and working safely with 480V, 3-phase electrical power.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain 480V, 3-phase electrical systems, motors, starters, disconnects, breakers, transformers, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other industrial control components.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and restore production equipment to safe operating conditions.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and accurately document work performed.
• Assist with equipment installation, startup, modification, and improvement projects.
• Follow OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), company safety procedures, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor, production, and operations personnel to identify recurring equipment issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment status and repair needs to management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certificate, or equivalent technical training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V, 3-phase power.
• Strong electronic and industrial controls troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools effectively.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance issues, and respond effectively to equipment emergencies.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or HVAC experience is a plus.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas as required.
• Ability to lift and move maintenance-related equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, or respond to emergency breakdowns when required.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial machinery and electrical equipment while following all required safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license required.