Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

The Impact You'll Make Danfoss in Freeport, IL is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to repair machine tools used in manufacturing and testing.

Responsibilities include

performing repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), modifications, installations, and rearrangements of building and production equipment and systems. This 2nd shift position operates Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and offers an hourly wage of $31.00 to $37.50, depending on experience, plus a 7% shift differential.

A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available, with $750 paid after 3 months and $750 after 6 months. Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more!

Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities. What You’ll Be Doing Repair of machines used in production including chuck repair, replacing hydraulic oil hoses and leaks, replacing lube blocks, valves, belts, cylinders, seals.

Also aligns turrets, spindles, and tailstock. Repairs chip conveyors and tanks and resolves bearing issues. Electrical repair includes replacing switches, solenoids, cooling fans, fuses relays and contactors. Performs preventative maintenance on all machines. Finds root cause fixes using 8-D and 4-step problems solving analysis.

What We're Looking For

High School Diploma One (1) year certificate from college or technical school Three (3) to six (6) months experience in maintenance. Equivalent experience and education will be considered What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more.

These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.