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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 5th Shift

Medela
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2025
💰 $54,000/yr

About the role

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 5th Shift

MEDELA LLC in McHenry, IL

Wednesday - Saturday; 5:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Hourly Rate Starting at $27 per hour

100% onsite position

Are you a skilled Manufacturing Maintenance Technician ready to make a difference in the medical device field? We want you on our team! Here's what we're looking for:

  • Expert Troubleshooter: Strong knowledge in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical assemblies.

  • Tool Master: Hands-on experience with various tools and fixtures to optimize production.

  • Maintenance Pro: Ability to perform preventative maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Communicator: Excellent communication skills to keep the team informed and aligned.

  • Team Player: Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while getting the job done.

  • Quality Focused: Keen awareness and understanding of the quality standards in the medical device industry.

If this sounds like you, join us and help create life-changing medical devices!

Please go to https://www.medela.com/company/medelacares  to learn about us

Medela's US-based manufacturing and development facility is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois, with an additional facility in Elgin, Illinois.  www.medela.com

This position requires an on-site presence in McHenry, IL.

What We Offer our Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, 5th Shift

  • Excellent wage
  • Comprehensive benefits plan, which is affordable to our employees
  • 401K with match
  • Money Purchase Pension Plan
  • 16-week Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays
  • A great place to work!

Education/Experience Requirements – Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, 5th Shift

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Minimum three years of experience in medical device production maintenance or related role is required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English
  • Apply principles of logical thinking to solve practical problems

Position Responsibilities – Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, 5th Shift

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical assemblies used in the production area working with equipment suppliers as necessary
  • Ensures that tools and fixtures are designed, built, and maintained for optimal production efficiency and product quality
  • Verify equipment log books, asset tags, Preventative Maintenance (PM), and calibration labels are present and current, providing adherence to regulatory compliance
  • Perform routine walk-through inspections of shop floor equipment, assure ongoing reliable performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to the production team
  • Continually improve the setup, calibration, and test procedures used in the production area, ensuring all process changes are in compliance with quality and regulator standards.
  • Perform daily 5S and safety audits in the production areas
  • Assist with the debugging and validation of new/existing process equipment
  • In conjunction with the production leadership team, assist in the training of production personnel on new/updated production process equipment
  • As necessary, work with the production team to identify and update/create work aids, ensuring company documentation guidelines are adhered to as needed

This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.

We are not accepting any candidates from recruiting firms/agencies.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinan

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