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Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Novelis · Lincolnshire, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Metals
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Novelis (metals) in Lincolnshire, IL. Offer technical/ mechanical suggestions to improve efficiency, reusability and extended life of equipment.• Continuously work with other departments to evaluate and improve technical solutions and strategies.• Document and communicate maintenance/repair.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Welding, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $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.

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How this role compares

Against 177 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $76k–$103k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 53%
  • PLC 41%
  • ✓ Welding 34%

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Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Novelis in Lincolnshire

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Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Our Lincolnshire, IL Plant is looking to add a talented Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) to our team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment related to coil processing production equipment and will require skills to diagnose and repair problems and perform preventative maintenance inspections.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, remove, replace, repair, and perform mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance, lubrication, repair and adjustment of coil processing equipment.• Perform mechanical repairs on industrial drive trains including gear boxes, gear trains, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys; replace bearings.• Recognizing and performing machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, and energy systems isolations• Maintaining certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment. • Offer technical/ mechanical suggestions to improve efficiency, reusability and extended life of equipment.• Continuously work with other departments to evaluate and improve technical solutions and strategies.• Document and communicate maintenance/repair actions as well as irregularities.• Test equipment to confirm machines will meet production and quality standards.• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness and established regulations.• Guide production staff in routine preventive maintenance techniques.• Maintain, monitor and control spare parts and tooling.• Perform pipe fitting, welding and brazing.• Complies with all safety procedures such as rigging methods, lockout/tagout, confined space entry permit procedure, etc. and utilizes all personal protective and other safety equipment such as fall protection devices. Must replace all safety guards and restore housekeeping following repairs.• Must be a leader in safety and be a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others.• Basic computer knowledge and skills. Mechanical aptitude. • Ability to work from drawings and sketches. Must demonstrate comprehension of engineering specifications and technical manuals.• Knowledge and hands on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, pumps, power transmissions, PM programs, welding, lubrication, and rigging. • Knowledge of bearing installation, lubrication, alignment and failure causes• Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills.• Implement the Reliability objectives in your assigned area.

Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or two years related mechanical training program and/or certifications.

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Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

As a member of the team, you can expect

Excellent pay - Our Maintenance Technicians start at $34.55 per hour . Employees receive premium pay (time and one-half; $51.83 per hour) for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday and receive shift differential pay for evening shifts ($1.50 per hour).

Incentive plan – Employees are eligible for a Productivity Incentive Plan once completing 90 days of service. The plan is paid on a monthly basis with a maximum payout of 5%.

Benefits – We offer a competitive benefit program including paid vacation and holidays. Employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance which begins on date of hire. New employees are immediately eligible to participate for the 401(k) plan, including Company match up to 2.5%; additional Employer contributions of 4% after one year of employment.

Schedule - 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on 3-2-2 Schedule

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Location Profile

The finishing mill in Lincolnshire established in 1966 cold rolls aluminum to a desired gauge anneals to temper levels and slits the rolled sheet to size. The facility which employees around 100 people produces mill finish coil for the building and construction and transportation industries. Lincolnshire is committed to the local community through its ongoing volunteer initiatives with a number of local organizations

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