Maintenance Technician – 1st and 3rd Shift
JobSquad · Carol Stream, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at JobSquad (industrial) in Carol Stream, IL.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- DOE, FDA / GMP, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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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
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at JobSquad
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- 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
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 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
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.
Full description from JobSquadAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments. Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager. Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs. Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum
Qualifications
Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience is a plus. High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age. Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus. Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager. Attention to detail. Legible record-keeping and data entry skills. Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives. The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. #TM123456
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The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician – 1st and 3rd Shift to work at a company located in the Carol Stream, IL area! Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 1st and 3rd Shift Job Location: Carol Stream, 60188 Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour DOE plus shift differential (for 3rd Shift) Hours: 1st shift: 4:00am-1:30pm 3rd Shift: 8:00pm-4:30am Company Benefits: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.). JOB DESCRIPTION Growing food manufacturing company in Carol Stream, IL is looking for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Maintenance Technicians. Job Summary The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s. Job Duties And