AWS Heat Treat- Maintenance Technician II

Heat Treat Maintenance Technician II
East Peoria, IL
$26–$30/hr (DOE) + Shift Differential + OT Opportunities
AWS Schedule | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)
Full-Time

Work on Critical Heat Treat Equipment

If you’ve got experience with heat treat furnaces and enjoy troubleshooting real industrial equipment, this is a hands-on role where your work directly keeps production moving.

You’ll be working on high-temperature systems, mechanical equipment, and electrical components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A Day in the Life 

• Start your shift with a safety meeting
• Review work orders and overnight priorities
• Inspect and troubleshoot heat treat furnaces and support systems
• Diagnose issues with motors, burners, pumps, and control systems
• Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, adjustments, inspections)
• Jump in on breakdowns to get equipment back up fast
• Replace components like bearings, belts, valves, and electrical parts
• Work with other techs to solve recurring issues
• Log completed work in CMMS before shift handoff

What You’ll Work On

• Heat treat furnaces and temperature control systems
• Burners, gas systems, and high-heat equipment
• Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
• Electrical panels, wiring, and control components
• Facility HVAC and support systems

Tools & Technology:

• Multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools
• Hand tools, power tools, and precision tools
• CMMS/work order systems
• (PLC or controls experience is a plus)

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical & electrical issues
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Support installation and startup of equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS
• Follow all safety standards (LOTO, PPE, etc.)
• Help improve equipment reliability and performance

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Heat treat furnace experience required
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
• Experience with maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Safety-first mindset (LOTO knowledge required)

Work Environment

• Industrial setting with heat, noise, and physical work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during shift
• Night shift with rotating AWS schedule

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay + shift differential + OT
• Work on specialized, high-demand equipment
• Stable full-time role with growth potential
• Be part of a team that keeps production running 24/7

Apply Today

If you’ve got heat treat experience and like solving real mechanical and electrical problems—we want to hear from you.