Senior Maintenance Technician
Simpson Strong-Tie · West Chicago, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 5%
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Simpson Strong-Tie (metals) in West Chicago, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, Machining, Injection molding, Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 5% travel
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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 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
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 5S, Injection molding, Cost reduction, 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
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Desired skills and experience
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- ✓2 years in a similar role with hands on machine maintenance experience.
- ✓High school diploma (or equivalent), Industrial Maintenance Technician or similar program is not required but strongly preferred.
- ✓Basic to mid-level mechanical and electrical skills (including electrical maintenance, HVAC, and mechanical repair) with the aptitude to learn advanced skills. You should have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems; analyze information and to make an informed decision based on that information; identify root causes and corrective actions; adhere to all safety regulations and policies; and actively participate in job training opportunities for career development.
- ✓This position is supervised; however, the successful candidate should have the ability to work independently and with a team while carrying out verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
- ✓Proven experience as a leader of an industrial maintenance team or a similar role is a plus.
- ✓Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and injection molding systems preferred but not required.
- ✓Understand OSHA safety
requirements
for Industrial Maintenance Operations.
- ✓Excellent planning, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Travel required
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.
Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team .
YOU
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you’ll perform mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer's manuals, diagrams, machine specific training, etc. This is an expert level position designed for those who have experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance and a desire to grow their career. This position will also be heavily involved with the training of team members and scheduling work.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Observe machines and devices in operation to identify root cause of issue or preventative measures. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, examining parts to detect imperfections. Make necessary adjustments of functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repair and/or replace defective parts, testing machine/ device to observe performance. Perform tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems. (60%)
Set up and operate multiple machining operations and repair parts. Perform carpentry and plumbing tasks. Perform welding tasks. (10%)
Support and back up other team members as directed. Provide training and collaboration in maintenance processes to other new and existing team members. (10%)
Proactively respond to maintenance calls and partner with production to remove barriers and deliver exceptional customer service. Accurately record job and work order information in system, confidently maneuvering on an iPad and PC. (10%)
Assure compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards. Provide inputs in CI activities and processes, results, and cost savings. Participate in safety initiatives and support a safety-first culture. (10%)
Work status & location
This full-time, on-exempt position is located in West Chicago.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$30.77 - $49.23 / hour
And work environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment
Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.
Rewards at simpson strong-tie
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- •Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- •Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/ .
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