Full-Time

Maintenance Tech I

Posted on 9/30/2025

Advanced Technology Services

Advanced Technology Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Outsourced industrial maintenance and MRO services

Compensation Overview

$30.96 - $39.60/hr

Melrose Park, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
  • Associates degree with a Technical focus and 3 years of related experience in general industry; or 5 years of related experience in general industry or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
  • Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs.
  • Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
  • May be required to travel.
Responsibilities
  • Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools.
  • Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
  • Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
  • May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
  • Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
  • Drives and participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
  • Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
  • Troubleshoots and analyzes control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems.
  • Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
  • Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
  • Completes on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development.
  • Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Advanced Technology Services

Advanced Technology Services

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Advanced Technology Services (ATS) provides outsourced industrial maintenance and MRO services to manufacturers. It helps clients keep equipment running by offering proactive maintenance, machine health monitoring, emergency repairs, and skilled technical staffing under long-term contracts. The company works by combining a technology center that monitors critical assets with proactive maintenance plans and on-site or remote technical teams to prevent unplanned downtime and reduce costs. ATS differentiates itself through its technology-driven approach, focusing on proactive strategies, data-informed monitoring, and a broad capabilities base to serve global manufacturing brands. Its goal is to help manufacturers operate more smoothly, lower maintenance expenses, and boost overall efficiency by keeping machinery healthier and downtime to a minimum.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Peoria, Illinois

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2025 US Best Managed Gold Standard recognition boosts ATS market leadership reputation.
  • Supports 1,400 manufacturing sites with 2,900 skilled professionals globally.
  • Manufacturers Alliance webinars advance predictive maintenance adoption in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Verusen dependency locks ATS into vendor risks if acquired in 18-24 months.
  • 3x ROI guarantee erodes margins if savings fail in 12-18 months.
  • Technician shortages and 6-8% wage inflation compress capacity in 6-12 months.

What makes Advanced Technology Services unique

  • ATS founded in 1985 by 32 Caterpillar entrepreneurs fills industrial maintenance gap.
  • Reliability 360® offers 3x ROI guarantee for new 2025 customers over three years.
  • Verusen AI partnership optimizes MRO asset management with ATS maintenance expertise.

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PR Newswire
Mar 26th, 2026
ATS named to Fortune's 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies list.

ATS named to Fortune's 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies list. Mar 26, 2026, 08:57 ET PEORIA, Ill., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leading provider of technology-driven industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, today announced that the company has been named to Fortune's 2026 list of America's Most Innovative Companies. Published by Fortune in collaboration with Statista, the annual ranking evaluates innovation across three dimensions: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. ATS was previously included on the list in 2023. In today's manufacturing environment, innovation is increasingly measured by how effectively new approaches can be applied at scale. As operations become more automated and the skilled maintenance workforce becomes more constrained, manufacturers are rethinking how maintenance work is planned, prioritized, and performed safely and consistently across their operations. "This recognition reflects the leadership, experience, and technology investments ATS has built over the past 41 years," said Mike Waltrip, Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Technology Services. "With deep roots in maintenance and reliability services, we have a clear vision for the future and the positive impact that continued innovation will have on manufacturers around the world. We will continue to innovate how reliability services are delivered by developing scalable ways to support manufacturers who need sustainable performance over time." ATS is advancing a technology-driven approach to industrial maintenance that helps manufacturers improve factory performance as operational complexity continues to increase. The company combines connected technologies, data-driven insight, and disciplined execution to reduce operational friction and support better decision-making across the lifecycle of industrial assets. Recent innovations at ATS include expanded industrial technology capabilities and system integrations designed to connect maintenance, materials, and asset data across the enterprise. This includes a partnership to apply AI-powered intelligence to MRO materials management, along with work order integrations that help teams move from insight to action within existing workflows. ATS has also introduced a 3x ROI guarantee for qualifying Reliability 360(R) Machine Health Monitoring customers, reinforcing accountability for outcomes delivered through its solutions. The recognition also reflects ATS's innovative approach to execution, in which capability translates into reliable performance across customer environments. Across its factory maintenance work, ATS applies standardized workflows, defined roles, and centralized expertise to help manufacturers reduce variability, respond faster to issues, and sustain performance over time. ATS has published customer results demonstrating this approach in practice, including a global manufacturer case study documenting sustained performance improvement and the achievement of the highest level of ATS Operating System maturity. About Advanced Technology Services: Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), is a global services provider with four decades of proven experience as a single source for industrial maintenance, technology, and parts. Established in 1985, the company has grown to be a market leader supporting over 1,400 customer manufacturing sites. Through its industry-leading safety, people, processes, and technologies, ATS is advancing solutions that make its customers' operations more productive, more reliable, and more data-driven. Learn how ATS makes factories run better and smarter at www.advancedtech.com. PRESS CONTACT: Kaitlyn Olsen Brand Strategy Supervisor 309-693-6375 [email protected] SOURCE Advanced Technology Services, Inc.

PR Newswire
May 7th, 2025
Advanced Technology Services (Ats) Named Among America'S Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being For Consecutive Year

PEORIA, Ill., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leader in industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, is proud to announce it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025. The annual award recognizes the top U.S. employers contributing to and enabling the mental wellness of their employees.This recognition reflects ATS's approach to safety excellence—where protecting employees means addressing their overall well-being. By embedding mental health into its broader safety strategy, ATS fosters an environment where individuals can thrive personally and professionally, while supporting the long-term reliability and success of the operations they serve.ATS has implemented a wide range of initiatives to promote holistic well-being. Among them is a free "Learn to Live" program, available to all employees and their dependents enrolled in the company's medical plan, which provides digital lessons and private 1-on-1 coaching based on proven therapy techniques to help individuals navigate mental health challenges.In addition to standard benefits, ATS continually expands opportunities that help employees build healthier lives

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May 7th, 2025
Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Named Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being for Consecutive Year

PEORIA, Ill., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leader in industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, is proud to announce it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025.

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2025
Advanced Technology Services (Ats) Celebrates 40 Years Of Delivering World-Class Reliability To Global Manufacturers

PEORIA, Ill., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leading industrial services provider, proudly celebrates 40 years of providing global manufacturers with technology-driven solutions that drive world-class reliability. Founded on April 1, 1985, by 32 entrepreneurs from Caterpillar, ATS has continuously adapted to meet the changing needs of the industry—helping manufacturers optimize performance, enhance reliability, and minimize downtime.Advanced Technology Services, Inc.Over the years, ATS has become a trusted partner for hundreds of manufacturers across multiple industries worldwide, including various Fortune 100 and 500 companies. The company's commitment to delivering world-class reliability is powered by Industry 4.0 technologies, standardized processes, and a highly skilled workforce. This dedication has resulted in an industry-leading 95% contract customer retention rate—a testament to the lasting value ATS provides its customers."Since 1985, our mission to 'make factories run better' has been at the heart of everything we do," said Jeff Owens, CEO at Advanced Technology Services. "Looking ahead, we're more committed than ever to this mission

PR Newswire
Mar 24th, 2025
Advanced Technology Services (Ats) Strengthens Workforce Safety And Well-Being Through Beyond Zero Challenge

PEORIA, Ill., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leader in industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, continues to set the standard for workplace safety and employee well-being through its Beyond Zero Challenge. This annual initiative, designed to promote physical, emotional, social and financial well-being, has had a measurable impact on ATS employees—fostering a culture of safety and resilience that extends directly to the manufacturers and industries ATS services

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