1st-Shift Industrial Equipment Reliability Expert

ProAmpac; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac’s Elgin, IL facility is seeking an Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician. You’ll start on 1st shift, diagnose drive issues, complete PMs, and rebuild components to minimize downtime.

Expect PLC changes, chiller tasks, and safety walks, with a focus on zero-harm operations and precise documentation. You bring 10+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC and VFD experience, and proficiency with oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong command of PLCs, drives (VFDs), and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with test instruments (e.g., multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes).
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude; skilled with common hand and power tools.
• Clear, effective English communication skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance on production and facility systems; complete all PM documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate status, risks, and needs with the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager to keep priorities aligned.
• Respond quickly to production or technical issues to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Optimize machine performance and continuously improve PM quality and effectiveness.
• Tear down and rebuild components including motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and related electrical systems.
• Perform PMs on facility equipment: pumps, chillers, compressors, power distribution; complete light carpentry, painting, and drywall work as needed.
• Fabricate and/or design parts to support repairs and improvements.
• Make PLC and other low-voltage control changes; run diagnostics on production machinery.
• Install and repair both high- and low-voltage circuits for production lines and facility infrastructure.
• Champion a safe workplace by following all policies and procedures, and by reporting first-aid incidents, accidents, and hazards immediately.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics tools

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

ProAmpac’s Elgin, IL facility is seeking an Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician. You’ll start on 1st shift, diagnose drive issues, complete PMs, and rebuild components to minimize downtime.

Expect PLC changes, chiller tasks, and safety walks, with a focus on zero-harm operations and precise documentation. You bring 10+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC and VFD experience, and proficiency with oscilloscopes and multimeters.