Maintenance Technician - Pekin, IL

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. seeks an experienced maintenance technician to keep production equipment in safe, optimal condition and to monitor and troubleshoot PLC-driven systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment changes, and supporting training for shop staff. Applicants should have at least four years in manufacturing maintenance, with hydraulics, compressors, electrical systems and PLC troubleshooting experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with hydraulics, screw compressors, mechanics, electrical systems and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Experience with robotics 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 of production equipment from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.
• Oversee equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Notify management of potential equipment issues or abnormalities.
• Assist management in training manufacturing employees in proper equipment use.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting PLCs

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Robotics

Mechanical

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Screw compressors

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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

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

Nippon Sanso 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