Maintenance Technician Jobs in Highland Park, 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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eFS Maintenance Specialist

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

CNC Maintenance Mechanic II

  • Skokie, IL (11 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Skokie, IL (11 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

CNC machining center experience preferred, including Mazak, Nakamura, Samsung, Okuma and/or DMG Mori....

Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

  • Melrose Park, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment. Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required....

Maintenance Technician I - UniFirst

  • Melrose Park, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components....

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Northlake, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (19 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago

systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, boilers, pumps, liquid fillers, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, bulk delivery equipment, and blending/mixing systems...

CNC Maintenance Mechanic

  • Wheeling, IL (7 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL (7 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions....

Field Service Technician-Benefits from day 1

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Zalkin produces custom-made, high-speed capping machines for beverages, foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and beyond....

Field Service Technician - Electrical

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Lifting, carrying, rolling luggage/toolbox/machine parts when traveling....

Field Service Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Field Service Technician – Industrial Machinery We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Technician to join our dynamic team supporting high-performance metal processing and...

Quality Technician I

  • Hillside, IL (22 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, IL (22 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly...

Maintenance Technician II

  • Hillside, IL (22 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, IL (22 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Dynamic Manufacturing is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to join our team....

Skilled - Maintenance Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in industrial maintenance with pneumatic, plumbing, electrical, and steam systems a plus. Experience in a plating/industrial coatings environment a plus....

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States, WI Job Type Full-time Description The CNC Maintenance Technician provides diagnostic and repair services for the manufacturing...

Field Service Technician (Welder)

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The products we make are heavy industrial equipment, like juice extractors, filling machines, high pressure processors, sterilizers, tanks and vessels, and many more....

Maintenance Technician (R)

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Maintenance Technician (R) LOCATION Elk Grove Village, IL No Remote TYPE Direct Hire ID KA POSTED Jun 23, 2025 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - (Elk Grove Village, IL) COMPANY OVERVIEW: Our client is a family-owned...

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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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