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Maintenance Technician II (AWS Heat Treat)

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions
2 days ago
On-site
East Peoria, Illinois, United States
$26 - $30 USD yearly

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Heat Treat / Night Shift)


East Peoria, IL
$26–$30/hr + Shift Differential + Overtime
AWS Schedule | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
Full-Time


Work on High-Temperature Industrial Equipment

Looking for more than just basic maintenance work?

This role puts you hands-on with heat treat furnaces and high-temperature systems that are critical to production. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues, this is where your skills actually matter.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial furnaces and support systems
  • Diagnose issues with motors, burners, pumps, and controls
  • Respond to breakdowns and get equipment back up quickly
  • Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
  • Replace components (bearings, belts, valves, electrical parts)
  • Work with other techs to solve recurring equipment issues
  • Document work in CMMS

Equipment You’ll Work On

  • Heat treat furnaces & temperature control systems
  • Gas burners and high-heat industrial equipment
  • Motors, pumps, compressors, and drives
  • Electrical panels, wiring, and controls
  • Facility HVAC systems

Tools & Tech

  • Multimeters & electrical diagnostic tools
  • Hand & power tools
  • CMMS systems
  • PLC/controls experience (a plus)
Requirements

What You Need

  • 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
  • Experience working in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments
  • Safety-first mindset (LOTO required)

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with heat treat, furnaces, kilns, ovens, or high-temperature processes
  • Metals, forging, foundry, or similar backgrounds

Work Environment

  • Industrial setting with heat, noise, and physical work
  • Active role (lifting, moving, troubleshooting throughout shift)
  • Night shift with rotating AWS schedule

Apply Today

If you’re a hands-on maintenance tech who enjoys solving real equipment problems, we want to talk to you.