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Industrial Maintenance Electrician October 21, 2025

AB38

Located in Rochelle, IL

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00/ hour

Job Full Description

Industrial Maintenance Electronics Technician | 2nd Shift | Rochelle | Direct Hire | $30.00 -$35.00/ hour | Excellent Benefits

Job Summary:

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include performing preventive and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting issues with machinery and controls, reading blueprints and schematics, and ensuring all safety protocols (such as Lockout/Tagout) are followed. The position also involves using both manual and computerized systems to track maintenance activities, ordering and managing inventory, and supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of machine maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing

  • High school diploma (technical or military training preferred)

  • Skilled in electrical systems, PLCs, mechanical repair, and reading technical drawings

  • Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills

  • Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, working on feet for long periods, and performing various physical tasks

A successful person in this position is someone who combines strong technical skills with a safety-first mindset, reliability, and proactive problem-solving. Here's what success looks like in practical terms:

Technically Competent

  • Expert at troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Reads blueprints and schematics with ease.

  • Quickly diagnoses and fixes equipment to minimize downtime.

  • Comfortable with PLCs and computerized maintenance systems.

Safety-Focused

  • Rigorously follows Lockout/Tagout and other OSHA safety protocols.

  • Always ensures equipment is safe before turning it over to operators.

  • Promotes a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Proactive & Reliable

  • Doesn’t wait for equipment to fail—anticipates problems and performs preventive maintenance.

  • Takes initiative to report and resolve issues before they become serious.

  • Keeps tools, parts, and workstations well-stocked and organized.

Detail-Oriented

  • Accurately tracks work using maintenance management systems.

  • Carefully follows procedures during repairs and changeovers.

  • Pays attention to small signs of wear, misalignment, or performance issues.

Strong Communicator & Team Player

  • Communicates clearly with supervisors and coworkers about equipment status and safety concerns.

  • Works well in a team and supports continuous improvement efforts.

  • Open to feedback and willing to help others solve problems.

Adaptable & Physically Capable

  • Handles the physical demands of the job (lifting, crawling, standing for long periods).

  • Stays calm and focused in a fast-paced or emergency repair situation.

  • Learns and adapts to new tools, technologies, and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay 
  • Medical and Dental benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Bonus Program
  • 401k with match

Ways to Apply:

  • Text Industrial Maintenance Tech to 815-986-9373
  • Send your resume to jobs.dekalbi@expresspros.com
  • Call our recruiting team 815-986-9373 

 

DeKalb, IL
3084
1626 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL 60178

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