Maintenance Technician

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Albion (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment in a safe, efficient condition.

You will interpret drawings, manuals and wiring diagrams to diagnose issues and guide team members to operate equipment correctly, supporting scheduled production volumes. The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, machine teardown for repairs and modifications, and safe handling of equipment such as

Qualifications

• Interprets drawings, operation manuals, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and/or manufacturer’s specifications.
• Diagnoses problems with production machinery and equipment and determines how to correct them.
• Performs total predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to ensure machines and systems run smoothly and efficiently.
• Schedules and performs machine teardown to make repairs and modifications.
• May operate various types of equipment related to maintenance functions, such as forklift, welders, and cutting torches.
• Promotes teamwork and communicates actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to supervision.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks and keeps work area clean, organized and free of scrap, debris.

Responsibilities

• Interprets drawings, operation manuals, wiring diagrams and/or manufacturer’s specifications to diagnose issues and plan repairs.
• Diagnoses problems with production machinery and equipment and determines how to correct them for safe operation.
• Keeps machinery and equipment in efficient, safe operating condition to maintain quality and production standards.
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure machines and systems run smoothly.
• Schedules teardown and modification work; may dismantle, move, install or erect equipment.
• Operates maintenance-related equipment such as forklifts, welders, and cutting torches as needed.
• Promotes teamwork, communicates status and needs, and supports resolution of problems for continuous improvement.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.

Job description

Company Overview

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Position Summary

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment/machinery in efficient, safe operating condition. Provide guidance and support regarding equipment operation to team members in order to facilitate the achievement of scheduled production volume within acceptable safety, quality and scrap levels. May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Interprets drawings, operation manuals, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and/or manufacturer’s specifications.


• Diagnoses problems with production machinery and equipment and determines how to correct them. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all types of machines and equipment, including conveyors, presses, programmable logic controllers, and electrical/electronic circuitry.


• Keeps machinery and equipment in efficient, safe operating condition in order to maintain quality and production standards.


• Performs total predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to ensure machines and systems run smoothly and efficiently.


• Schedules and performs machine teardown to make repairs and modifications. May dismantle, move, install and erect equipment.


• May operate various types of equipment related to maintenance functions, such as forklift, welders, and cutting torches.


• Promotes teamwork and contributes to team efforts by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Keeps supervision informed of any problems associated with maintenance activities, and takes action to provide support for resolution of problems and continuous improvement. Aids in training employees in maintenance-related duties.


• Performs general housekeeping tasks and keeps work area clean, organized and free of scrap, debris, etc.