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PBC Linear Bearings

Facilities & Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Specialist

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What they do

A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.

$40,091 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Ready for a challenge? Do you thrive on diagnosing tough equipment problems, preventing downtime, and keeping production humming? Join a team where your electromechanical know‑how directly advances our business goals. Your mission Own the health of production machines and facility equipment by combining quick‑turn troubleshooting with disciplined preventive maintenance. What you'll tackle Install, service, and optimize production machinery and plant systems.

Jump on emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and complete scheduled services during machine downtime.

Perform basic machinist tasks to support repair work.

Apply mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic skills; read manuals and work orders to plan and execute maintenance.

Pinpoint faults, replace or rebuild parts, test thoroughly, and fine‑tune adjustments.

Run routine PMs on machines, equipment, and facility assets.

Operate hand/power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely.

Flag faulty operations or defective materials and notify supervision promptly.

Champion safety and housekeeping to keep areas clean and orderly.

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems on production machines. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Where and how you'll work Expect exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; noise levels can be loud. This is a physically active job requiring regular talking and hearing; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day; frequent lifting/moving of items over 75 pounds; and visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Time commitment Full‑time role; 8‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday. What you need to succeed High school diploma/GED plus a completed craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education and production maintenance experience. 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and broader industrial skills. Nice to have AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance. Vacuum furnace experience. Hands‑on with PLCs, VFDs, and
HVAC. 1-2
years of CNC repair (preferred). Comfort with work order systems like MaintainX or FMX. Perks & benefits PBC Linear offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life, AD&D, and Spouse Life/AD&D HSA/FSA options Gym discounts and an onsite gym with a trainer Dog‑friendly office 401(k)

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Fitness Centers/Gyms
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance