Maintenance Technician
Owens Corning · Rockford, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Owens Corning (industrial) in Rockford, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, Extrusion, SAP, EHS / safety
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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 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 89 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 46%
- Welding 32%
- Automation 22%
- ✓ Root cause 21%
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This plant: Owens Corning in Rockford
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Required qualifications
- ✓Minimum 3 - 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or related environment
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓Technical schooling or certifications in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, Automated Systems, or related field
- ✓Proven experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical industrial systems
- ✓Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- ✓Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Requirements
- ✓Lift up to 50 lbs routinely without assistance
- ✓Stand/walk for extended periods on concrete surfaces
- ✓Work 12-hour shifts in hot/cold industrial environments
- ✓Use PPE including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and long sleeves
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
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Sign-on bonus
- •$1500.00 Sign On Bonus after 90 days
- •$1500.00 after 180 days
Schedule
- •3 days on; 4 days off; 4 days on; 3 days off
- •Hours: 6p-6a (Night Shift)
- •Overtime as required
Benefits
- •Quarterly VIP Bonuses
- •Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription options
- •Healthy living incentives and rewards
- •Paid Time Off
- •401k Retirement Savings Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
Rockford overview
The Owens Corning Rockford Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Facility is a high‑performing, non‑union plant with world‑class standards in safety, reliability, and equipment technology.
Non-union plant employing about 70 employees across 4 shifts; Maintenance team consists of 10 employees. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all; while also meeting our obligations to preserve the environment We proudly support our local community with fundraisers, activities, and group donations.
Position description summary
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment throughout the facility. This role requires strong technical capability, problem-solving skills, thinking outside the box, and the ability to work independently on shift.
You will support equipment reliability across extrusion lines, conveyance systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, electrical controls, and plant utilities—ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of the manufacturing process.
Owens corning maintenance department
- •Clean work Environment
- •Proper equipment documentation and controls
- •Proper spare part inventory and controls
- •Equipment is regularly upgraded & maintained
- •Encouraged to improve processes & modify equipment
- •Fostering of a “Think Outside the Box “mentality. We encourage ideas.
- •Team leans on each other to improve the plant and skills of individuals
- •High retention rate
Mechanical systems
- •Maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild gearboxes, bearings, shafts, couplings, chain drives, belts, and mechanical power transmission components
- •Service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cylinders, valves, pumps, hoses, regulators, filters, and actuators
- •Inspect, align, lubricate, and replace components on conveyors, extruders, and material handling equipment
- •Perform corrective maintenance and collaborate on reliability improvements
- •All other duties assigned or needed
Electrical & controls
- •Troubleshoot and repair 480V (high voltage) industrial electrical systems, motors and circuits
- •Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, contactors, starters, relays, and VFDs
- •Perform root-cause analysis on electrical faults, nuisance trips, and equipment failures
- •Work with instrumentation including sensors, flow/pressure devices, temperature controls, and limit switches
- •Read/interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
- •All other duties assigned or needed
General maintenance & operations
- •Execute preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance using SAP
- •Maintain accurate work order documentation and equipment history
- •Follow all Owens Corning safety policies and actively participate in safety culture
- •Support process improvements and modifications to enhance reliability and efficiency
- •Maintain 5S and good housekeeping standards
- •Safety compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E, L2-5 hears OTO)
- •Maintain a high level of attendance