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Maintenance Lead Technician

Advantage Technical
Buffalo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Lead the Fix: Drive Reliability, Performance, and Precision as a Maintenance Leader

If you're a hands-on expert in industrial maintenance with a passion for leadership and problem-solving, this is your opportunity to step into a Maintenance Lead Technician role where your expertise keeps operations running at peak performance. Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where your ability to troubleshoot complex systems, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement will make a measurable impact every day.

Hours and Pay

  • Pay Rate: $33.08 - $45.49 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Position Type: Direct Hire

Benefits

This direct-hire opportunity offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and career growth. Employees enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement savings options and additional wellness programs. The organization is committed to creating a supportive work environment with long-term advancement opportunities and a strong focus on employee well-being.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and automated machinery
  • Diagnose and resolve issues involving hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, and regulators
  • Utilize electrical schematics, control drawings, and diagnostic tools to perform advanced troubleshooting
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive maintenance actions
  • Provide hands-on technical support during complex breakdowns to minimize downtime and production impact
  • Support work order prioritization, labor allocation, and maintenance scheduling
  • Manage and maintain spare parts inventory, including tracking critical components and reordering as needed
  • Coordinate with OEMs and equipment vendors for technical support, parts identification, and repair guidance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades and reliability enhancements
  • Ensure full compliance with safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

Requirements

  • Associate degree in a technical field, military technical training, or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Experience working with PLC-controlled systems and automated equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop technicians

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment (material handling systems, dryers, chillers, temperature controllers, robotics)

Apply Today

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping equipment running efficiently and safely.

Click Apply Now to connect with our recruiting team and take the next step in leading maintenance excellence.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

Salary : $33 - $45

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