Maintenance Technician

Colonial Group; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St., Bedford Park, IL 60638. The role operates on a 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

You will diagnose, repair, rebuild, and replace plant equipment, aiming to minimize downtime and waste while improving productivity.

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.

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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

PLC

Safety

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Basic tools

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.

3rd Shift (11:00PM - 7:00AM)

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 experience in 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

Excellent communication skills.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.