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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Federal Signal · Elgin, IL

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Federal Signal (industrial) in Elgin, IL.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
5S, PLC, Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 160 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 168 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 51%
  • ✓ PLC 40%
  • ✓ Welding 33%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Federal Signal in Elgin

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from Federal SignalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform assigned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, and replacement of routine wear parts.
  • ◆Replace common mechanical wear components and assist experienced technicians with more complex repairs.
  • ◆Troubleshoot and resolve common mechanical equipment issues with appropriate guidance and supervision.
  • ◆Assist with equipment diagnostics and communicate findings to experienced maintenance personnel.
  • ◆Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and production support requests.
  • ◆Identify abnormal equipment conditions, including unusual noise, vibration, temperature, leakage, or operating conditions, and report them appropriately.
  • ◆Identify basic drive faults and communicate fault conditions to appropriate maintenance personnel for further diagnosis and repair.
  • ◆Demonstrate basic electrical safety practices and, when authorized and supervised, assist with replacement of electrical components.
  • ◆Develop and apply a basic understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and recognize when PLC-related issues may be contributing to equipment problems.
  • ◆Safely interact with connected equipment and systems while recognizing when additional technical support is required.
  • ◆Follow all established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, electrical safety, PPE requirements, and other applicable policies.
  • ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area before, during, and after maintenance activities.
  • ◆Clean equipment as part of maintenance activities and consistently support 5S standards.
  • ◆Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner, documenting work performed, equipment conditions, parts used, and issues identified.
  • ◆Communicate equipment concerns, incomplete repairs, and follow-up

requirements

to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

  • ✓Work reliably as part of the maintenance team and provide support to production and other departments as needed.
  • ✓Participate in continuous improvement and maintenance improvement initiatives.
  • ✓Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • ✓Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position or Associates degree with a Technical focus and 1 years of related experience in general industry
  • ✓Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
  • ✓Ability to use overhead crane to lift anything over 50 pounds.
  • ✓Must be able to pass Forklift Certification process.
  • ✓Must have a customer focused, positive attitude with good communication and basic math skills.
  • ✓Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • ✓Understands 480 wiring, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs on these systems.
  • ✓Basic knowledge of machinists’ math, heating and air conditioning, welding, and cutting.
  • ✓Able to proficiently use hand tools and specialized tools as needed. Ability to effectively use a PC, testing equipment, and sewer power rodder required.

Anticipated Wage Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour, pay is based on experience, plus $1.50 shift premium

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

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About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com .

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

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