Maintenance Technician

Logoplaste; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Logoplaste is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Plainfield, IL plant. The role focuses on mechanical reliability, supporting the Plant Manager with maintenance, and driving uptime across processing equipment including Husky injection machinery and various dryers and pumps.

You will work with electrical systems up to 480V, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and train others in equipment operation while adhering to GMP and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area.
• Minimum High School Diploma; Technical School Certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience with hand and power tools.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, changeover, repair, and troubleshoot Husky hot runners and molds, including changeovers on Husky PET injection molding machinery, Conair dryers, vacuum pumps, PET materials, Sipa ISBM machinery and Piovan dryers, blenders, and chillers.
• Handle electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V.
• Support equipment installation, wiring, and programming to meet specifications.
• Identify and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on associated equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks based on schedules.
• Update SAP PM entries and organize spare parts inventory as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

MS Office

SAP

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Certification

Job description

Logoplaste is currently seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician, to join the plant team in Plainfield, IL (USA).

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant and supports the Plant Manager with all aspects of mechanical maintenance.

Key Tasks & Activities

• Conduct maintenance, changeover, repair, and troubleshoot Husky hot runners and molds, including changeovers on Husky PET injection molding machinery, Conair dryers, vacuum pumps, PET materials, Sipa ISBM machinery and Piovan dryers, blenders, and chillers.
• Handle electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V.
• Support equipment installation, wiring, and programming to meet specifications.
• Identify and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on associated equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks based on schedules.
• Manage machine processing and recipe management.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, completing required reports.
• Maintain plant equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors, ordering spare parts and services as needed.
• Implement operational improvements to reduce spoilage, downtime, and increase line speeds.
• Train others in equipment operation and safe product production.
• Adhere to safety policies, maintain cleanliness, and follow GMP and Global Food Safety practices.
• Update SAP PM entries and organize spare parts inventory as needed.
• Complete special projects and duties assigned by manager.
• Available for day/night shifts, either 8‑hour shifts Monday to Friday or 12‑hour rotation shifts.

Who we are looking for

Background and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma (or GED/High School Certification); preference for Technical School Certification.
• 3‑5 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Good working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate technical system issues.
• Good “hands‑on” working approach.
• Ability to work independently, identify problems and improve.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

Logoplaste offers an excellent benefits package with genuine career development opportunities.

Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.