Maintenance Technician Lead
Motorola SolutionsGreater Chicago Area$60k – $90kPosted 31 March 2026
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Job Description
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all manufacturing equipment, production systems, and production facility infrastructure. The department supports continuous production by minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining asset reliability, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Job Description
Responsible for leading daily maintenance activities, providing technical guidance to maintenance technicians, and ensuring the reliability, safety and efficiency of equipment and manufacturing facility. This role serves as a hands-on technical leader who coordinates work, prioritizes tasks, and supports continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards
Serve as a primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Perform hands-on maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
Support and enforce safety policies, procedures and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EHS)
Train, mentor, and provide guidance to maintenance technicians
Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Collaborate with production, engineering and management teams to support operational goals
Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation and spare parts usage
Support equipment installations, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
Escalate critical issues and recommend corrective actions to management
Additonal Qualified Skills:
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC basics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Proven ability to lead or mentor maintenance personnel (previous supervisory experience preferred)
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Familiar with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
Target Base Salary Range: $59,500 - $90,000
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
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