3rd Shift Maintenance Technician: Electrical & PLC Expert

The Krusteaz Company; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental &/or Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Krusteaz Company in Effingham, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. The role focuses on identifying causes of downtime and improving production processes, with emphasis on electrical, mechanical and PLC aptitude.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, fabricating metal, plumbing, pneumatic and millwright tasks, and collaborating to enhance equipment reliability while reducing reactive downtime. Strong troubleshooting and documentation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food manufacturing experience is desired and a plus.
• Exposure to PLC, SLC 500/PLC5/RS Logics/Device Net preferred.
• Exposure to AC and DC motors, VFD and VSD drive experience preferred.
• Relevant trade or technical school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production by bringing equipment to base condition through various maintenance tasks.
• Interpret blueprints, fabricate metal, perform plumbing, pneumatic and millwright activities.
• Collaborate with production staff to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot, operate maintenance software and hand-held devices, and complete paperwork.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

PLC experience

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school training

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

The Krusteaz Company in Effingham, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. The role focuses on identifying causes of downtime and improving production processes, with emphasis on electrical, mechanical and PLC aptitude.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, fabricating metal, plumbing, pneumatic and millwright tasks, and collaborating to enhance equipment reliability while reducing reactive downtime. Strong troubleshooting and documentation are required.