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Maintenance Technician 1 - Upstream Distribution Center - DeKalb, IL
1111 Macom Dr, Dekalb,IL 60115-8709 · Full-time · Posted Nov 1, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field is desired; no minimum years of experience stated as a requirement.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
About the job
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs automated material-handling and facility equipment to keep a supply chain facility operating reliably.
What you'll do
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment failures.
- Repair or replace equipment components, maintain facility equipment, and document work orders in mobile apps.
- Follow safety procedures, collaborate with mechanics and engineers, and validate contractors’ work.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license for the state employed.
- Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
- Familiarity with simple wiring diagrams, electrical symbols, and electrical measuring.
Nice to have
- Vocational-school or college degree focused on Mechanical or Electrical field; or 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
- Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls, MHE safety standards, PLC programs and HMIs, basic Input/Output troubleshooting, or robotic operation/maintenance.
Pay
$33.00 - $37.00 per hour USD (base pay); $2.00 to $3.50 per hour USD (shift differential)
Tools
Material Handling Equipment (MHE), HVAC, AC/DC, multi-meters, infrared thermometers, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), mobile apps
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