Precision Resource

End-to-end manufacture of precision components

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVernon Hills, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing equipment maintenance role and basic blueprint-reading ability.
A technical, vocational, or college degree, or equivalent work experience; mechatronics is ideal.
Hydraulic and mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills are required; electrical skills are ideal.
Ability to diagnose machine problems and make sound decisions about solving them.
Ability to work attentively to company safety and cost requirements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Reliable and punctual attendance.
Ability to work independently and collaborate and communicate with others.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, including repairing or replacing worn or defective parts, motors, and controls as necessary.
Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain large conventional presses and custom production equipment.
Maintain pumps, HVAC, presses, tumblers, and sanding equipment.
Maintain the cooling tower, parts washer, and dryers.
Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues.
Respond to equipment stoppages and mechanical breakdowns.
Ensure proper daily documentation and recording of information, including information about production equipment.
Take an active part in training and helping others as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement teams.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of robotic motion controls.
Knowledge of chillers and air compressors.

Precision Resource seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division. We're about 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha, WI. We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures high volumes of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes.

You’ll Have

2nd shift, 4 x 10-hour work weeks Mon-Thur, plus overtime availability.
Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.
Competitive compensation package, including many benefits, 401k match with full vesting, and tuition reimbursement.
Annual bonus potential.
Collaborative culture with a skilled Maintenance team.
Approachable, positive, knowledgeable leaders across all departments.
Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of a larger global company in technical industries.

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/
Summary
To ensure the proper operation of all production and facilities equipment, including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Essential Duties

Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery (repair or replace worn or defective parts, motors and controls as necessary)
Repair, troubleshoot and maintain large conventional presses and custom production equipment.
Maintain all pumps, HVAC, presses, tumblers, and sanding equipment.
Maintain Cooling Tower, parts washer and driers.
Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic issues.
Respond to equipment stoppage, mechanical breakdowns.
Ensure proper documentation and information is recorded daily, including but not limited to production equipment.
Take an active part in training and helping others as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement teams.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing equipment maintenance role with basic blueprint reading ability.
Technical, vocational, college degree or equivalent work experience. MECHATRONICS IDEAL.
Hydraulic and mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills required; electrical ideal.
Ability to diagnose and make good decisions about solving machine problems.
Work very attentively to company safety and cost requirements.
Knowledge of robotic motion controls a plus.
Knowledge of chillers and air compressors a plus.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Self-motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance.
Very reliable and punctual attendance.
Must be able to work independently but also collaborate and communicate well with others.
Self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity at $28-$35 hourly plus bonus potential and annual pay increases.

About the Company

Precision Resource

End-to-end manufacture of precision components

Precision Resource provides precision manufacturing with a focus on fineblanking and complex machining, offering end-to-end, vertically integrated services from concept to delivery for automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries. Its product work flows from initial concept through development to final production, using a core fineblanking capability supplemented by value-added services to accelerate development and optimize production. What sets the company apart is its end-to-end, globally distributed manufacturing footprint, long-tenured workforce (average 10 years, some over 40), and a collaborative, customer-centric approach that pairs engineering rigor with reliable delivery. The company’s goal is to shape the future by delivering precise components one at a time, helping customers move from idea to finished part efficiently and at high quality.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Shelton, CT
Founded: 1947

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