Maintenance Technician Jobs in Elwood, 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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Maintenance Technician 1

  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Prepares and operates machine tools such as grinders, and drill presses to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures. Troubleshoots electric and electronic problems....

Industrial Mechanic (Assembly Line Maintainer) MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS

  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 19 days ago

line equipment and related equipment as required to maintain standard quality and quantity of production Maintain all functions of the can assembly line Perform all necessary quality checks to ensure...

Back End Maintainer (Preventative Maintenance Mechanic) Full Time

  • Kankakee, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Able to read and write (particularly process form instructions and data in reports) Candidate must successfully pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test Previous mechanical and ability to adjust machines to...

Maintenance Technician - 5th Shift

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our amazing warehouse team!...

CNC Maintenance Technician

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Kelly, in partnership with a growing manufacturing company, is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Bolingbrook, IL! This role is only open due to a retirement!...

CNC Maintenance Technician

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Kelly, in partnership with a growing manufacturing company, is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Bolingbrook, IL! This role is only open due to a retirement!...

LDAR Technician II

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

. + Sets up and operates automatic and/or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continues production/processing operation. + Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience. 2+ Years of commercial HVAC experience. Experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical and pneumatics....

Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

  • Minooka, IL (12 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minooka, IL (12 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Multi Craft Maintenance Technician Job Description The Multi Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the repair and maintenance of equipment, ensuring operational functionality...

Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift

  • Elwood, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Elwood, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Maintenance Technician position requires a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, troubleshoot and repair a variety of Packaging, systems-Laser Guided Vehicles-(AVG's), and Robotics....

On-site Maintenance Technician

  • University Park, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • University Park, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As On-site Maintenance Technician you will maintain troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems as required during PMs or repair calls....

PLC Electrical Technician

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Partner with maintenance and production teams to meet machine uptime and product quality standards....

Automotive Maintenance Technician

  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

STOP looking for a job and START investing in your career as a Maintenance Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care!...

Hotel Maintenance Engineer Needed-Part time

  • Bradley, IL (22 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bradley, IL (22 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for experienced hotel maintenance engineer for Fairfield Inn Bourbonnais. This is a part-time position. 25-32 hours per week.

Operations Maintenance Mechanic

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Operations Maintenance Mechanic (Maintain and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing facility) Location: Bolingbrook, IL Pay: $30+ per hour (based on experience) Shift: Night Shift...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Elwood, 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 Elwood, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
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 Elwood, 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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