Industrial PLC & Controls Maintenance Technician

Sealed Air Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for our Illinois plant. The role focuses on advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance of bubble and foam extrusion equipment, with PLC control expertise and strong safety discipline.

You will diagnose complex systems, calibrate instruments, install improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Weekend on-call duties apply with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance on extrusion equipment while following safety protocols and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, electrical circuits, and control panels in a manufacturing setting.
• Calibrate instrumentation and conduct preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Install new equipment and modifications to existing systems.
• Rebuild critical components including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain facility infrastructure and grounds for optimal operation.
• Document maintenance activities and prepare technical reports with improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and plant goals.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies during on-call weekends.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI interfaces

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Bulk material handling equipment

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Reading electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technology/Mechatronics

Tools

SAP maintenance modules

Job description

Sealed Air Corporation seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for our Illinois plant. The role focuses on advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance of bubble and foam extrusion equipment, with PLC control expertise and strong safety discipline.

You will diagnose complex systems, calibrate instruments, install improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Weekend on-call duties apply with competitive pay.