Sr R&O Maintenance Technician
Honeywell · Freeport, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $62k–$93k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Honeywell (industrial) in Freeport, IL.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Automation
- Base pay
- $62k–$93k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $62k–$93k. This one lists $62k–$93k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 169 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 177 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Honeywell in Freeport
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Full description from HoneywellAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
You must have
- ✓Minimum of 6+ years of experience in repair and overhaul maintenance.
- ✓Strong knowledge of advanced repair and overhaul processes and methodologies, with the ability to apply technical expertise to complex maintenance tasks.
- ✓Proficiency in using sophisticated maintenance management systems and diagnostic tools to support maintenance activities and data tracking.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational reliability and safety compliance.
responsibilities
of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations
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In this role, you will impact the quality and safety of our repair and overhaul processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and innovation.
- •Perform routine and complex maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- •Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support maintenance schedules, improve processes, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
We value
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- •Proven track record of successfully performing repair and overhaul maintenance at a senior technician level.
- •Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- •Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and a commitment to safety and quality standards.
- •Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to operational excellence.
About honeywell technologies
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more
The business unit
Honeywell’s Repair and Overhaul business unit is dedicated to delivering superior maintenance, repair, and overhaul services that ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Our team leverages advanced technologies and industry expertise to support a wide range of aerospace and industrial customers, driving innovation and continuous improvement in all aspects of maintenance operations.
Benefits of working for honeywell
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: November 9, 2026
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.