Maintenance Technician

PCA; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCA is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Chicago Sheet plant in Bedford Park, IL. The role covers diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems on all plant equipment, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving productivity.

The position requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience, flexibility for overtime and weekend work, and the ability to work safely within company policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and PLCs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity and decrease downtime.
• Respond to machine downtime events with urgency and safety.
• Complete in-house training and may attend external training with possible overnight travel.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic tools

PLC basics

Job description

This job posting is for a Maintenance Technician at our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

2nd Shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM)

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.

BASIC 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical degree and/or comparable experiencein successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.

Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.