Maintenance Technician - Pekin, IL

Matheson Tri-Gas; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Pekin, Illinois, to maintain production equipment in safe, optimal condition. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor equipment, and ensure functionality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience and must possess a High School Diploma. Key skills include hydraulics, PLC troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with large ammonia refrigeration systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition.
• Conduct monitoring of production and process equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs based on specifications.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition to help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems.
• Determine corrective actions based on operational and trouble messages provided by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors or other similar display panels.
• Assisting with installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Understands, follows, and maintains proper records for Process Safety Management procedures and requirements.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of process and production equipment for proper operation.
• Participate in and oversee equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Notify management of any potential equipment issues or other noted abnormalities.
• Assist management in training manufacturing employees in the proper use of equipment.
• Maintain organization of the Maintenance Repair Area and any other area where repair work is in progress.
• Assist coworkers with production or other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

Education - High School Diploma, required

• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience within manufacturing environment preferably within extrusions or compressions environments with hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, screw compressors, mechanics, electrical systems and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Experiene with robotics a plus.
• Experience with large ammonia refrigeration systems would be a plus.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 30 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces in and around machinery.

• Stationary Position - frequently
• Move/Traverse - frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing - frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - frequently
• Ascend/Descend - frequently
• Balancing - frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - frequently
• Reaching - frequently
• Handling - frequently
• Grasping - frequently
• Feeling - frequently
• Communicate/Talking - frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - frequently
• Repetitive Motions - frequently
• Coordination - frequently

Compensation

$20-$35 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability