Maintenance Technician
Ruggable · Bedford Park, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$25–$28/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform preventative maintenance on digital textile printers, CNC cutting systems, sewing machines, compressors, and related production equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical (including 3-phase power), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and restore operations quickly
- Conduct operational testing and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance
- Support installation, modification, and improvement of new and existing machinery
- Facility Systems Support
- Maintain compressed air systems, HVAC filtration, lighting, and other facility infrastructure
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Utilize CMMS software (e.g., UpKeep) to track work orders and preventative maintenance tasks
- Maintain spare parts inventory and support monthly counts
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout protocols
- Lead complex diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting
- Mentor and train junior technicians
- Support reliability initiatives and downtime reduction strategies
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of large-format digital printing systems
- Perform print head maintenance, monitor ink delivery systems, and maintain tension systems
- Partner with production teams to reduce recurring print-related downtime
- Required: 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, 5+ years preferred for senior-level consideration
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
- Comfortable working in a moderate-to-loud manufacturing environment
- Occasional exposure to equipment vibration
- Experience with 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls
- Digital printing equipment maintenance experience
- Familiarity with CNC equipment, automated machinery, or textile manufacturing environments
- Experience using CMMS systems such as UpKeep
- Forklift Certification
- Elevated Platform / Scissor Lift Certification
- Lockout/Tagout Training
- First Aid & CPR
- Experience with Zund cutting systems or industrial sewing equipment