Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift - QPS Employment Group

Position Title: Maintenance Technician – 12 Hour Nights

Wage: $32.56/hour

Shift: 12 Hour Nights

Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am (Rotating 3-2-2 Schedule)

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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Lincolnshire, IL. This is a direct hire position for the 12 hour night shift. Apply today!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, remove, replace, repair and perform mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance, lubrication, repair and adjustment of coil processing equipment
- Perform mechanical repairs on industrial drive trains including gear boxes, gear trains, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys; replace bearings
- Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors and energy systems isolations
- Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment
- Offer technical/ mechanical suggestions to improve efficiency, reusability and extended life of equipment
- Continuously work with other departments to evaluate and improve technical solutions and strategies
- Document and communicate maintenance/repair actions as well as irregularities
- Test equipment to confirm machines will meet production and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness and established regulations
- Guide production staff in routine preventive maintenance techniques
- Maintain, monitor and control spare parts and tooling
- Perform pipe fitting, welding and brazing
- Comply with safety procedures such as rigging methods, lockout/tagout, confined space entry permit procedure, etc. and utilize personal protective and other safety equipment such as fall protection devices
- Replace safety guards and restore housekeeping following repairs

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or two years related mechanical training program and/or certifications
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work from drawings and sketches
- Demonstrated comprehension of engineering specifications and technical manuals
- Knowledge and hands on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, pumps, power transmissions, PM programs, welding, lubrication and rigging
- Knowledge of bearing installation, lubrication, alignment and failure causes

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

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