Service Technician (Industrial Mechanic) (2nd shift)

Oerlikon

  • Elgin, IL
  • $34.50-41.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Service Technician (Industrial Mechanic) (2nd shift)We are seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our team at our Elgin, IL facility. This role is crucial to maintaining and improving the performance of our production equipment, directly impacting overall facility output. The Service Technician will be responsible for performing, documenting, and scheduling maintenance tasks for coating and support equipment within the facility. Duties include executing maintenance procedures as outlined in equipment manuals, managing spare part inventory, and ensuring optimal equipment functionality. Beyond technical responsibilities, this role plays a leadership function, providing guidance and informal coaching to others while potentially overseeing assigned personnel. The Service Technician reports directly to the Center Manager. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to optimizing production efficiency through effective equipment maintenance and team collaboration.We offer:Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
  • Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
  • Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
  • Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
  • Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
  • 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Your Responsibilities:
  • Schedule time with production to make sure the preventative maintenance is being performed on time (based on the calendar that was set up with the Area Service Manager)
  • Perform and document the preventive maintenance on all equipment within the facility
  • Provide emergency equipment repairs in order to production running at all times
  • Comply with all equipment standards set in place by the equipment manufactures
  • Check the equipment for shutdowns and process interruptions and create an action plan to resolve the issues
  • Make sure equipment reliability is within target and data is up-to-date on the server at all times.
  • Plan, purchase and maintain proper inventory levels required to minimize downtime, yet control inventory dollars as required.
  • Ensure safety measures are met, technicians are practicing safe work habits
  • Keep a clean, well-organized work area, including power alleys, support systems and equipment
  • Provide training for coating technicians in areas such as load building, batch-to-batch exchanges, and 80 batch maintenance
  • Participate as a key member of the management team within the production facility
  • Exhibits a sense of urgency in their daily activities when the equipment within their facility is not capable of running production
  • Responsible for the completion of Technical Directives and communication of Technical Information within their facility
Your Profile:
  • 2 year degree (AA) and/or relevant industry certification in an electro-mechanical discipline. Equivalent experience may be substitute.
  • 2+ years' experience working with HVAC, vacuum technology, automotive, and/or industrial equipment repair
  • Experience interpreting various mechanical and electrical schematics along with the ability to troubleshoot equipment using schematics
  • Must be detailed-oriented with a strong work-ethic and a possess a sense of urgency to be successful
  • Must be accessible 24 hours a day to respond to service emergencies which could lead to equipment failure/ downtime
  • Must be able to lift an object weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work on top of machine with fall protection safety device
Why Oerlikon:Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.#joinoerlikonus #joinourteamAre you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $34.50 to $41.00 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.Agencies:Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon's terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.About usOerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at or . This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Learn more about Oerlikon:*EQOBAgencies:Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon's terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.Unser Fokus liegt auf der Gewinnung talentierter, engagierter Menschen, die unsere Kernwerte teilen: Integrität, Teamgeist, Exzellenz und Innovation. Wir schauen über blosse Qualifikationen hinaus und legen den Fokus auf Kompetenz und Potenziale. Wir glauben auch, dass es bei der Vergütung darum geht, Menschen für ihre Arbeit gerecht zu bezahlen, ihnen aber auch Möglichkeiten aufzuzeigen. Unser Bewerbungsprozess ist objektiv und transparent gestaltet.Wenn Sie dieses Mal nicht sehen, was Sie suchen, aber trotzdem bei Oerlikon einsteigen möchten, klicken Sie bitte auf den Button "Bewerbung", um Ihren Lebenslauf einzureichen und uns mitzuteilen, was Sie interessiert. Dann kann unser Recruiting-Team Sie kontaktieren, wenn die richtige Gelegenheit dazu kommt. Folgen Sie uns einfach auf Facebook und LinkedIn, um über neue Stellenangebote informiert zu werden!Unsere MitarbeitendenOerlikon bietet engagierten Mitarbeitern eine faszinierende Auswahl an Aufgaben und Karrierewegen. Lernen Sie unsere Mitarbeitenden aus der ganzen Welt kennen.Entdecken Sie OerlikonWir entwickeln Beschichtungen, die Automotoren, Flugzeugtriebwerke oder Kraftwerkturbinen leistungsfähiger, effizienter und langlebiger machen.Unsere Vliese für Filter sorgen für reine Luft und klares Wasser. Und mit unserem Wissen in der additiven Fertigung bringen wir die nächste industrielle Revolution voran.Oerlikon ist ein Schweizer Unternehmen mit einer über 100-jährigen Tradition. Unsere Mitarbeitenden sind einer Vision verpflichtet: innovative industrielle Lösungen für ein besseres Leben zu entwickeln.Lernen Sie uns kennen!Job InformationPublished: Jul 4, 2025Job ID: 101965Location:Elgin, IL, US, 60123

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