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Maintenance Technician

Allison Transmission · Sterling, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Allison Transmission (automotive) in Sterling, IL. Support the departments within the plant as your customer.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Welding, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $70k–$96k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 49%
  • ✓ PLC 47%
  • ✓ Welding 33%
  • Automation 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Allison Transmission

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Responsibilities

· Follows all safety rules and regulations and other standards of operation and conduct.

· Support the departments within the plant as your customer.

· Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and machines.

· Checks for preventative maintenance and other work orders each working day to complete each assignment on time.

· Maintains accurate records of repair and maintenance within the CMMS system.

· Develop and implement ideas for continuous improvement.

· Actively participate in problem solving sessions.

· Installation of new equipment when directed.

· Work and communicate effectively with all functional areas to provide necessary support to safely produce quality products and services.

· Maintains maintenance shop, inventory, tools and equipment in an orderly manner.

· Performs all position

responsibilities

in a safe manner and in accordance with all prescribed time schedules.

· Supports total quality management objectives in a team environment.

· Other duties as assigned by your manager.

required

· Strong computer skills working with Microsoft software.

· Good math skills.

· Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance troubleshooting and repair.

· Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

· Self-motivated, team-oriented and good organizational skills

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Good welding and fabrication skills

Requirements

· Minimum 2-years’ experience in a general maintenance related field or technical degree/certificate.

· Strong work ethic within a team environment.

· Good decision making and problem-solving skills.

· Basic machine/tooling knowledge.

· Basic fabrication skills (welding, drilling, cutting, painting, etc.).

· Basic electrical skills (480 3-phase, 110 AC, low voltage DC).

· Knowledge of and experience with PLC Ladder Logic.

· Microsoft Office working knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

· Ability to work with little or no supervision and able to plan, organize and set priorities.

· Able to demonstrate effective written and verbal communications skills.

· Ability to prioritize duties and meet deadlines.

responsibilities

accurately and efficiently.

· Must have excellent attendance record

· Must be willing to cross-train within the department

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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