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Maintenance Technician for Automation & Metal Coating Equipment

VanSpeag Group
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Pays an additional $3-$4/hour shift premium. Only looking for 3rd Shift (11pm - 7am), Maintenance Technicians.

Seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with experience working on automation metal coating processing equipment.. This position does not require CNC experience but does involve strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with electrical systems (e.g. change electrical motors).

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs on automated coating lines and fastener coatings processing machinery. 

· Carry out PM inspections on coating machinery, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

· Troubleshoot equipment issues, including diagnosing problems with proximity sensors, motors, and electrical components.

· Conduct mechanical repairs and support overall equipment reliability.

· Assist in maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures.

· Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

· Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance in manufacturing environments.

· Ability to check and replace proximity sensors, belts, electrical motors.

· Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting (no programming required).

· Understanding of preventive maintenance on automated coating equipment. .

· Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is ideal for a technician with solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who enjoys keeping automation equipment running efficiently.

Maintenance Technician, automation coating equipment, fastener processing equipment, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, proximity sensors, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, mechanical repairs, manufacturing environments, equipment reliability

Company Description
MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
• Own personal tools — candidates must arrive job-ready with a complete toolbox
• Strong mechanical background — solid mechanical skills are non-negotiable
• Ability to diagnose PLC inputs — programmable logic controller troubleshooting required
• Welding capability — must have hands-on welding experience
• Electrical experience — strong electrical knowledge required
• Controls/tech aptitude — solid understanding of control systems

Salary : $3 - $4

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