Maintenance Technician – Extrusion & Plastics (Hands-On)

CMI Limited Co.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

EPS, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our production facility. You will perform, document, and schedule preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems, ensuring reliability and uptime.

This hands-on role requires problem-solving, teamwork, and strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical systems. You'll collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams, plan spare parts, train operators, and support installations or upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or industry certification in electro-mechanical discipline.
• 2+ years of equipment repair experience in extrusion, plastics, automotive, or industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience with extrusion, plastics, and downstream equipment preferred.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using schematics and manuals.
• Plan, procure, and manage spare parts inventory for cost-effective operations.
• Enforce safety standards and promote safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Train operators on equipment setup, operation, and basic maintenance.
• Support installation, upgrades, and facility-based engineering projects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, inspection, and customer care teams to optimize operations.

Skills

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree or industry certification in electro-mechanical discipline

Tools

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

EPS, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our production facility. You will perform, document, and schedule preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems, ensuring reliability and uptime.

This hands-on role requires problem-solving, teamwork, and strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical systems. You'll collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams, plan spare parts, train operators, and support installations or upgrades.