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Maintenance Technician
Elgin, IL, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
$27-41/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
Second Shift (Afternoon)
Elgin, IL, US
$27-41/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Second Shift (Afternoon)
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Direct Hire Maintenance Technician – Elgin, IL
Pay: $27-$41/hr | Multiple Shifts Available
Kelly Services is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our client’s rapidly growing team in Elgin, IL. These are direct hire, permanent opportunities with excellent benefits, paid vacation, and room for advancement.
Ready to Apply?
Reply to this ad, email your updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com, or call Nancy at 630-506-8757 for more information.
Shifts Available:
Monday–Friday: 6am–2pm + Saturday OT
Monday–Friday: 2pm–10pm + Saturday OT
About the Role:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced corrugated packaging environment. Your work helps maximize equipment uptime and ensures safety and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on corrugators, conveyors, die cutters, and related equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns; minimize production downtime
- Inspect machinery, identify problems, and recommend corrective actions
- Repair or replace pumps, valves, sensors, bearings, and belts
- Weld, fabricate, and perform basic machining on mechanical components
- Assist with rigging, setups, changeovers, and equipment installations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
- Follow all OSHA and company safety policies
- Support continuous improvement, reliability, and team projects
- Occasional overtime and weekend work required
Requirements:
- 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Welding and basic fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, stick)
- Basic PLC troubleshooting experience
- Experience with corrugated or packaging equipment a plus (corrugators, die cutters, flexo folder gluers)
- Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, hoists, and forklifts
- High school diploma or GED required (technical school preferred)
- Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings
- Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork
- Proficient English skills required for training and safety communication
- Computer literacy for maintenance tracking (CMMS experience a plus)
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Direct hire — stable, permanent position
- Open-door, supportive management
- Extensive training and ongoing development
- Culture of recognition and promotion from within
- Career advancement and skill growth opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Reply to this ad, email your updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com, or call Nancy at 630-506-8757 for more information.
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