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Lead R&O Maint Technician

Freeport, ILOnsiteFull TimeLead$73,400–$110,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • repair and overhaul maintenance
  • maintenance processes
  • maintenance methodologies
  • maintenance management systems
  • analytical skills
  • technical knowledge
  • industry regulations
  • safety standards

Nice to have

  • leadership responsibilities
  • team management skills
  • dynamic environment
  • continuous learning
  • professional development
  • safety focus

Role summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Lead R&O Maint Technician to ensure the reliability and operational excellence of repair and overhaul maintenance operations. This role involves leading and performing maintenance tasks, providing technical guidance and mentorship to technicians, monitoring performance metrics, and identifying areas for process improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in repair and overhaul maintenance, proven leadership abilities, proficiency with maintenance management systems, and strong problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience are preferred.

In this role, you will impact the reliability and operational excellence of our repair and overhaul maintenance operations, driving quality and safety standards while optimizing maintenance processes and team performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform maintenance tasks, both planned PM’s and unplanned repairs, on production equipment, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and safety regulations.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians to enhance team capabilities and performance.
  • Monitor maintenance activities and performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Provide recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor to improve the performance of the maintenance team.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Extensive experience in repair and overhaul maintenance with a strong understanding of maintenance processes and methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor maintenance teams, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with safety standards.
  • Proficiency with maintenance management systems and tools to track and optimize maintenance activities.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Technical knowledge relevant to repair and overhaul operations, including familiarity with industry regulations and standards.

WE VALUE

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in repair and overhaul maintenance, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Strong focus on safety and quality assurance.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more

The salary range for this position is ($73,400.00 – $110,000.00). Please note that this information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: September 11, 2026. 


Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

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