Maintenance Technician Jobs in Niles, 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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Advanced Technology Services

eFS Maintenance Specialist

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

Advanced Technology Services

Industrial Maintenance Technician

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our team....

Maintenance Technician 1

  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment....

Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

  • Melrose Park, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (9 miles from Niles, 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 (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Field Service Technician-Benefits from day 1

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • moments ago

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

Field Service Technician - Electrical

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • moments ago

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

Field Service Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 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 (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hillside, IL (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 14 hours 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 (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hillside, IL (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Skilled - Maintenance Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Field Service Technician (Welder)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, 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 (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

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

  • Merrionett pk, IL (23 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrionett pk, IL (23 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Demographic Data for Niles, IL

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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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