Maintenance Technician

Post Date

Jan 21, 2026

Location

Niles,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60714
US
Mar 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PHL-0cc359ae-c8bc-4466-8a92-fbaaa9c152c5

Pay Rate

$25 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Our client, a Medical Device Manufacturer, is looking to add a Maintenance Technician to their site in Niles, IL.

General Description of Duties:
• Coordinate, schedule and complete the preventative maintenance program and scheduled maintenance shutdowns of equipment
• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as compressors, pouch machines, printing presses etc.
• Repair or replace PLCs, cylinders, switches, sensors, pushbuttons, heater cartridges, etc.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
• Capable of set up and basic operation of all production machines
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment components
• Manage and maintain inventory of machine parts and components needed to maintain efficient operation of all equipment
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers or service technicians
• Participates in plant safety, quality and continuous improvement events including but not limited to Kaizen events
• Identify, suggest and implement approved improvements to equipment or processes
• Communicate with automation engineer troubleshooting issues to avoid service calls
• Other duties as assigned

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified to perform basic set up and operation of all production machines
• Have at least 3 years of experience with mechanics and basic electrical repair
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic to moderate proficiency with operating computers, using Microsoft Office and ability to learn to use maintenance software to input data, create and maintain reports

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Medical device/healthcare industry and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Packaging/plastics experience
• OSHA/Safety training

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.