Maintenance Technician

PurposeBuilt Brands

Maintenance Technician for PurposeBuilt Brands ensuring equipment maintenance and repairs in Gurnee, IL. Facilitating both preventative and emergency maintenance for various machines and systems.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeGurnee • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To facilitate the efficient operation, preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment (filling equipment, packaging equipment, pumps, mixers, fork truck(s) and physical building(s).
The performance of all general maintenance projects both preventative and emergency.
This would include the operation and testing of filling equipment, pumps, mixers, compressors, labelers and sleeving equipment
Assist in the development of PM schedule and administer that schedule
In cooperation with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Coordinator, update all PM checklists and maintain these records in accordance with production department and GMP requirements
Assist in the development of complete library of parts and operating manuals for equipment and plant
Responsible for maintenance tools and parts inventory
Recommend and cost equipment and parts to complete PM projects
Operation of heavy equipment including fork trucks
Operation of power tools including drills, saws and grinders
All associated duties in the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Flexible and adaptable with regards to performing a wide range of maintenance duties and functions
Demonstrable aptitude and experience in mechanical, electrical and pneumatic system repairs and maintenance
General math skills
Ability to communicate (in English) both verbally and written to both vendors and managers
General computer and email competency
Experience working with high speed net weigh fillers, automated cappers, close tolerance gear driven pump fillers, pressure sensitive and auto sleeve labelers and printers, automated palletizing equipment, automated carton forming and case packing equipment highly desirable.
Experience with 24 vdc low voltage, circuit boards and servo motors is also highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products

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Hard Skills & Tools

General Math SkillsPreventative MaintenanceEquipment OperationSystem TestingParts Inventory ManagementAutomated Equipment MaintenanceCircuit Board RepairsServo Motor MaintenanceHigh Speed Net Weigh FillersAutomated Cappers

Soft Skills

Flexible and AdaptableEffective Communication