Skilled - Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
42,000
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
| 4040 East State Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 20, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: $42,000-$60,000 per year Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm; 3:00pm-1:00am QPS Employment Group has a great Maintenance Technician opportunity at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a direct hire, 1st and 2nd shift position. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform or assign preventative maintenance activities - Effectively manage work orders. - Respond to all "Line Down" calls. Diagnose and make repairs as appropriate. - Provide recommendations on modifications to increase efficiency. - Ability to act independently with minimal supervision - gets approval and asks for help when necessary. - Functions well in a demand/response environment. - Works on higher level/more complex repair or maintenance concerns. - Maintains safety standards in all activities. - Ability to weld - stick (arc), MiG and plastic. - Ability to operate a forklift. - Has a working knowledge of all production lines, processes and components. - Mid-career knowledge of electrical and plumbing processes. - Reads blueprints and schematics. Makes educated assumption where there is missing information. - Maintain and encourage 5-S methodology. - Complete special projects as assigned. - Understands full production process and inter-related systems. - Assist with fabrication or retrofitting machinery and equipment. Maintenance Technician Requirements: - Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills. - Works well independently and with others. - Good communication skills. - Organized with attention to detail. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. - Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals. - Ability to use hand tools and power tools. - Ability to follow instructions. - Excellent time management skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Thorough knowledge of more than one of the following areas: general plumbing, electrical, welding, repair, robotics, programming, plating, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, or any other industrial maintenance area. - 3-5 years' experience in the facility or industrial maintenance environment. - High School diploma or equivalent. - Able to work in a fast-paced environment. - Forklift license. david.franz@qpsemployment.com About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? -Access to sought-after positions with leading employers -Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |