Electro Mechanical Technician

SIG Combibloc Group Ltd; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to support daily operations and maintenance of machinery. In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and assist in upgrades and repairs. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, with experience in PLC programming and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and sustainability. Join a company that values innovation and personal development, providing a platform for your career growth.

Benefits

Day 1 Benefits Enrollment

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Retirement 401K Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection Plan

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills for maintenance tasks.
• Experience with PLCs and troubleshooting industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Support shift maintenance team in problem-solving efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

AAS in Electronics

Certificate in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Sign-On Bonus: $1,200

Electro-Mechanical Technician supports day-to-day operations of all machines, equipment, and areas of the facility. They also perform preventive maintenance, provide technical assistance for solving reliability issues, assist with production equipment upgrades and rebuilds, and fabricate, modify, assemble, and repair a variety of production components/assemblies/systems utilizing various machining and metal fabricating equipment and tools. Advanced Electro-Mechanical Technician will serve as backup for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Ensures strict conformance to all applicable electrical codes & OSHA safety requirements for facility and production equipment, as well as Scholle IPN safety guidelines.
• Provides mechanical and electrical skills in support of routine & preventive maintenance.
• Supports the shift maintenance team in problem solving & troubleshooting efforts.
• Acts as a problem solving & continuous improvement resource for PLC programming, variable speed drives, electrical & pneumatic controls, mechanical systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots & repairs production machine equipment and systems.
• Provides input to preventive & predictive maintenance efforts to improve overall equipment reliability.
• Effectively maintains maintenance laptop programs & files.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain Cognex vision system.
• Effectively makes electrical connections for most electrical devices.
• Successfully transfers electronic files from laptop to motor drives, Fanuc robotics, PLC and/or HMI.
• Effectively troubleshoots industrial equipment utilizing laptop viewing PLC ladder logic.
• Capable of interpreting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, & mechanical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Effectively troubleshoots all industrial systems, such as electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, & mechanical.
• Effectively utilizes electronic test equipment in troubleshooting, such as a Multimeter, Oscilloscope, megger, circuit tracer, etc.
• Provides support of departmental standards for sanitation & housekeeping.
• Supports the introduction of new technology.
• Displays strong teamwork & communication skills with a hands-on, positive style.
• Models safe behaviors at all times.
• Contributes ideas & support to capital planning, lean manufacturing, & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for reporting food/product safety problems or risks to a supervisor or manager immediately, or take action if possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D required.
• SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Previous experience in EHS and/or quality control preferred.
  • Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
  • Future training and/or education may be necessary to further job skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic skill knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Virtual Client.
  • Powered Industrial Truck operator experience preferred.
• Certifications & Licenses:
  • Broad experience with most or all of the following required: electrical & mechanical systems, PLCs, pneumatic conveying systems & controls, HVAC, air compressors, profile extrusion, assembly equipment, film unwinds, & injection molding.
  • Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance experience preferred.
  • Certificate in Industrial Maintenance or Military equivalent.
  • AAS in Electronics or equivalent preferred.
  • PLC programming experience is a plus.
  • Experience with a computerized Maintenance Management system, such as MP2, would be beneficial.

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

WE OFFER:

• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment for you and your qualified dependents.
• Vacation and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement 401K Matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Identity Theft Protection Plan.

OUR PROMISE:

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG:

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.