**Job Description:** Our Machesney Park, IL location is looking for a **Maintenance/Machine Repair Technician** for Cold Heading and Thread Rolling Machines who is interested in continuing to grow in their maintenance career. Knowledge of electrical components, high and low voltage, hydraulics, welding/fabricating and mechanically skilled to be able to dismantle machine components is required. The hours are 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Inspect machinery to diagnose malfunctions in equipment, repair replace defective equipment as necessary. + Test and repair malfunctioning production equipment/machinery and notify appropriate personnel. + Perform routine maintenance on equipment including machinery, cranes, forklift, etc. + Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools, welder, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, etc. + Advanced knowledge for use of, Milling Machine, Brake press, Drill press, and general machine shop equipment. + Test water supply daily, maintain wastewater treatment equipment and process. + Repair machinery re; lathe, mill, drill press, and other tools as required. + Maintains current knowledge and actively addresses safety and environmental issues. + Other duties may include: janitorial, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, carpentry. + Understand hydraulic principles, pneumatic principles etc. + Demonstrate high level of mechanical aptitude and must possess the knowledge of timing of cams and gears, how to set backlash, replace bushings. + Maintains current knowledge and actively addresses safety and environmental issues. + Perform other duties as assigned **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** : + 3-5+ years maintenance experience + Associates degree from a Technical College preferred + Apprenticeship or Journeyman experience preferred + Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations + Forklift Truck Experience required + Strong mechanical aptitude + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals + Ability to complete routine production and quality reports. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations + Strong verbal and written communication skills **Compensation Information:** $25-35