Job Description

Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician in Moline, IL

Job Overview

We are hiring a Machine Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operations in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on keeping equipment, machinery, and the facility running safely and efficiently through routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and comfortable responding to both planned maintenance and unexpected issues.

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (3 day weekends)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week- Paid weekly.
• Earn PTO first day of work and use after 60 days
• Occasional evenings, weekends, or call-ins may be required
• $25-$30 DOE
• Supplemental health insurance benefits
• Possible temp to hire position

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical machines and equipment to reduce downtime
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on machines, motors, belts, drives, and facility systems
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time
• Inspect equipment, forklifts, and safety systems as scheduled
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical testing equipment
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and maintenance instructions
• Take apart equipment to replace or repair worn or damaged parts
• Communicate with supervisors and other departments when work is completed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Assist with general building and grounds maintenance as needed
• Respond to maintenance calls after hours or on weekends when required

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical components, and troubleshooting
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work overtime or respond to emergency maintenance situations
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified is a plus
• Must have High School Diploma or GED

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a key role in keeping production running smoothly, maintaining safety standards, and supporting overall plant reliability.

Additional Responsibilities



* Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

* Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

* Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.

* Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

* Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

* Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

* Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

* Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

* Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.

* Align and balance new equipment after installation.

* Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

* Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.

* Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

* Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.

* Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.

* Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.

* Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.

* Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.

* Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.

* Test and treat water supply.

* Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

* Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.

* Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.

* Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.

* Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.

* Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.

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