About this opportunity
Stevens Industries lists this 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician opportunity in wheeler, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Basic Responsibilities:
We are seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and improving critical production equipment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where no two days are the same-you‘ll work directly with machinery, controls, and production teams to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
What You‘ll Do:
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and AC/DC variable speed drives.
• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, motors, cylinders, and mechanical systems.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, relay logic, and electrical schematics.
• Support design, installation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Research parts, components, pricing, and lead times to support maintenance and upgrades.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Strong experience in industrial maintenance (electrical + mechanical).
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC systems, troubleshooting, and programming logic.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, control systems, sensors, and industrial wiring.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine repair.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and machine documentation.
• Basic machining, fabrication, and tooling knowledge.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (Windows-based tools and file management).
• Strong math skills including geometry, trigonometry, and metric conversions.
• AutoCAD or technical drafting experience is a plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Why Stevens Industries?
As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every employee has a direct impact on our success. We offer challenging projects, opportunities for career advancement, and industry-leading benefits.
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunities
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
200% Company 401(k) Match
Annual Profit Sharing
On-Demand Pay
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
100% Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
On-Site Childcare for Employees‘ Children & Grandchildren
Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Company Events & More
Join a team that‘s building more than exceptional products-we‘re building careers.
Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description
$36.40 to $42.00 per hour
Worksite address
wheeler, IL, 62479, US
Who can apply
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