Job Description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - North Aurora

ABOUT OBERWEIS

Just like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep our factory equipment running safely and smoothly. You’ll repair, maintain, and troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical equipment, and help find ways to make our equipment more reliable. We’re looking for someone who is practical, detail-oriented, and able to work on their own while following all safety rules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Find and fix equipment problems, and carry out the maintenance plan
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to keep production safe, high-quality, and cost-effective
• Work with power systems up to 480 volts
• Work with control systems, including basic PLCs, motors, sensors, drives, basic electrical circuits, and device communication networks
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings
• Review and improve maintenance plans so equipment runs reliably
• Create work orders and give feedback on completed work
• Create and update task lists
• Write step-by-step procedures for running and maintaining equipment
• Train operators and other technicians on running and troubleshooting equipment
• Look for ways to improve processes and equipment reliability
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to do simple math
• High school diploma or GED
• 2–4 years of electrical and mechanical experience, or a technical degree
• Electrical knowledge (basic circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring)
• Know how to use electrical test equipment
• Welding, fabrication, and machining skills
• Know how to use tools safely and correctly
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, drives, and sensors
• Able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; able to work independently or as part of a team, solve problems and make decisions, handle conflict positively, communicate clearly, stay organized, and manage time well

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to be positive, work hard and have a blast doing it, apply today and help us keep the good times (and scoops) rolling! Let’s make work sweet.