C-Shift Maintenance Tech: PLC, RCA & Mentoring

Pretium Packaging; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Peru, IL facility. This on-site role focuses on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems with strong emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will mentor technicians, lead RCA efforts, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure uptime. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, PLC/HMI expertise, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong PLC/HMI/sensor knowledge and automation experience.
• Proven ability to lead by example and work independently.
• Proficient with CMMS software and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Mentor and support lower-tier technicians through on-the-job training and technical guidance.
• Participate in and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Perform and document preventative and predictive maintenance routines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Install, repair, and upgrade machinery and components as part of capital improvement projects or upgrades.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance SOPs and equipment documentation.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, safety, and company policies during all maintenance activities.
• Support facility infrastructure including HVAC, compressed air systems, boilers, and water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and external vendors on repairs, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical Aptitude

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Forklift certification

Technical certification in electro-mechanics or related field

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Peru, IL facility. This on-site role focuses on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems with strong emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will mentor technicians, lead RCA efforts, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure uptime. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, PLC/HMI expertise, and CMMS proficiency.