Maintenance Technician - Pekin, IL

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition and supervise continuous equipment operation.

The role requires 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, with hydraulics, screw compressors, electrical systems, and PLC troubleshooting; robotics and ammonia refrigeration experience are a plus. You will perform preventive maintenance, install/test new equipment, and train staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 4 years maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably extrusion or compression with hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, screw compressors, mechanics, electrical systems and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Experience with large ammonia refrigeration systems would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems.
• Determine corrective actions based on PLC display monitors or similar panels.
• Assist with installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Follow Process Safety Management procedures and maintain proper records.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of process and production equipment for proper operation.
• Participate in equipment changeovers and notify management of issues.
• Assist management in training manufacturing employees in equipment use.
• Maintain organization of the maintenance area and repair work zones.
• Assist coworkers with production or other tasks as requested.

Skills

Hydraulics

Screw compressors

Mechanics

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotics (a plus)

Ammonia refrigeration (a plus)

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
• Determining 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: $22-$37 per hour

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