Maintenance Support Specialist (Manufacturing and Operations)

Location: Morton Grove, Illinois, USA; onsite maintenance role

Salary: USD 29–37 per hour

Company

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, provides mission-critical flow control solutions, including mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pneumatic and electrical equipment used on specialized test rigs.
• Work with pneumatic valves, pressure regulators, air pressure boosters, high-pressure compressors, and AC/DC motors from 120 to 480 VAC.
• Support PLC and HMI equipment and use electrical, pneumatic, and general technical drawings to diagnose issues.
• Assist with annual calibration of test rigs, maintain calibration records, and follow preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage spare-parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Collaborate with test technicians and the production supervisor to resolve seal-testing problems.

Requirements

• Knowledge of pneumatic equipment, instruments, electrical systems, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and electrical systems and specialized testing equipment.
• Knowledge of calibration and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings and use Microsoft Office 365.
• Relevant associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to collaborate across technical, production, and supplier teams.
• Employee resource groups supporting veterans, LGBTQ+ employees, Black employees, women, and neurodiverse colleagues.
• Recognition through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and Smiths Day celebration.
• Inclusive workplace focused on equality, ethics, and diverse perspectives.