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Maintenance Technician - Day shift

Jabil · Hanover Park, IL · $25.10–$45.19 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you used a schematic or repair manual to fix equipment you had not worked on before.

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently from documentation, which the posting expects with little daily instruction.

Tell me about a time you rebuilt a piece of manufacturing equipment.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on depth in dismantling, repairing and reassembling equipment to spec.

How do you document repairs so the next technician knows what happened?

What they are checking: Whether they keep records that help spot repeat failures and support other shifts.

What would you do

How do you decide whether to do a quick fix now or a full rebuild later?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh production needs against the risk of the same failure happening again.

Why does scheduled preventive maintenance matter, and how do you keep it from being skipped when the floor is busy?

What they are checking: Whether they protect preventive work, since skipped PMs turn into bigger breakdowns later.

A production supervisor is pressuring you to restart a machine before you are confident it is fixed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold their ground on safety and quality while keeping the relationship working.

About the work

A machine on the line stops and production is waiting. Walk me through how you troubleshoot an electro-mechanical failure.

What they are checking: Whether they work safely and logically from symptoms through electrical, mechanical and control causes.

How do you use a multimeter or other test equipment to check out a machine after a repair?

What they are checking: Whether they verify repairs with proper diagnostic tools instead of just restarting and watching.

What are your lockout tagout habits before you put your hands in a machine?

What they are checking: Whether they isolate and verify every energy source every time, including pneumatic and stored energy.

What kinds of equipment have you maintained, like pneumatics, motors, conveyors or robots?

What they are checking: Whether their experience fits the electro-mechanical equipment used in a contract manufacturing plant.

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The full job description

As published by Jabil.

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. JOB SUMMARY Working under general supervision and instruction, performs a variety of moderately difficult assignments requiring judgment to resolve. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● Applies substantial understanding of the job, knowledge and skill to complete a wide range of tasks. Receives little work instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments. ● Troubleshoot to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. ● Dismantle, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings/schematics. ● Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. ● Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required. ● Perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Document maintenance as per program designation. ● Calibrate equipment using general and special purpose test equipment. ● Communicates with equipment suppliers regarding the repair of equipment. ● Maintain sufficient data to develop process improvement initiatives. ● May assist in the development of work procedures. ● May be required to source and purchase equipment parts. ● May maintain and store backup information for all critical production equipment software systems. ● May make recommendations regarding new or replacement equipment. ● May train employees in operation of machinery. ● May be required to work overtime or be on-call. ● Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. ● May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS ● Knowledge of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. ● Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical support services. ● Broad knowledge and troubleshooting capability with various electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment typically gained through extensive experience. ● Use of basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling instruments, and test/calibration equipment. ● Must be able to troubleshoot all failures that are detectable at the IO level. ● Basic mathematics. ● May require forklift certification. ● Understanding of electronic color codes and other component value markings. ● Understanding of safety practices requirements. ● Solid knowledge of specialized maintenance tracking programs. ● Personal computer operation in a Windows environment (Excel, Word and PowerPoint and e-mail). ● Use of specialized maintenance tracking programs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ● Associates degree in electronics with emphasis in servo positioning theory or equivalent discipline. ● Five (5) to eight (8) years prior work experience in electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment required. ● Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. The hourly pay range for this role is $25.10 - $45.19. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong #AWorldofPossibilities #EarlyCareer

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