Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Zekelman Industries · Rochelle, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Zekelman Industries (metals) in Rochelle, IL. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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.
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
- More than usual (5+ 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.
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This plant: Zekelman Industries in Rochelle
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Full description from Zekelman IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician at Zekelman Industries, Rochelle , you will play a key role in ensuring the safe repair and rebuild of tube mill production equipment to maximize equipment quality, uptime, rate, and yield. This role is perfect for someone who has strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, excels at troubleshooting, and thrives in a safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Pay: $ 30.50 + Production Incentive
Who You Are
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in maintenance.
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship, journeyman training, military experience, or equivalent technical training preferred.
- ✓Proficient with hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and interpreting technical documents.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical systems and PLCs.
- ✓Effective communication skills in English and ability to perform basic math.
- ✓Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving ability in a dynamic, safety-conscious setting.
- ✓Able to pass job-related testing, a physical exam, and drug screening.
- ✓Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to work.
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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
What You’ll Do
- •Performs electrical maintenance on production equipment while following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all safety procedures.
- •Ensures all machine guards and safety equipment are in place and functional prior to equipment use.
- •Monitors inventory levels and orders parts, equipment, and supplies as necessary.
- •Utilizes manual and computerized maintenance management systems to track and report equipment status.
- •Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and schematics to perform diagnostic and repair tasks.
- •Troubleshoots and resolves electrical, mechanical, and quality issues, escalating as needed.
- •Executes breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeovers to maintain operational efficiency.
- •Observes mechanical devices in operation and uses precision instruments to diagnose issues.
- •Fabricates repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment.
- •Maintains a clean and safe work environment in accordance with company standards.
- •Operates powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable cranes.
- •Supports continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- •Complies with OSHA regulations and promotes a safety-first culture.
- •Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Physical Abilities
- •Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
- •Stands or walks for extended periods during the shift.
- •Frequently bends, twists, stoops, kneels, crawls, sits, and reaches in all directions.
- •Meets all other physical demands required for the role.
What You’ll Get
- •Competitive Compensation
- •Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
- •401(k) with Company Match
- •Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- •Tuition Assistance Program
- •Paid Vacation & Holidays
- •Employee Loyalty Awards
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.