3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - PLC, Electrical & Mechanical

Colonial Group; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St., Bedford Park, IL 60638. The role operates on a 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

You will diagnose, repair, rebuild, and replace plant equipment, aiming to minimize downtime and waste while improving productivity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Must have knowledge and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and industrial equipment.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must have own basic tools (PCA will provide specialized tools and an annual tool allowance).
• The production schedule is 3 shifts. Maintenance Technicians are placed on shifts according to plant needs and seniority. Opportunities to change shifts are available when organization changes occur or production schedules change.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all plant equipment and facilities.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Work with a sense of urgency to respond to machine downtime events.
• Will be required to complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills. The position may also require attendance at external training that may require occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

PLC

Safety

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St., Bedford Park, IL 60638. The role operates on a 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

You will diagnose, repair, rebuild, and replace plant equipment, aiming to minimize downtime and waste while improving productivity.