Maintenance Technician – PLC, Electrical & Uptime

Element Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 10

Job summary

Element Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure continuous and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems in our Illinois facility. You will perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and support productivity and quality goals.

We value safety, organization, and teamwork, offering competitive compensation, benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match; base salary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and make parameter adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Perform fabrication and machining work using Tool Room machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Identify potential equipment issues and proactively communicate concerns to management and maintenance team members.
• Support equipment installation, startup, shutdown, and commissioning activities while following OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Report defective materials, unsafe conditions, and unusual operating situations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

PLC Diagnostics

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Blueprint Interpretation

Safety & OSHA

Root Cause Analysis

Communication & Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance

Journeyman certification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Tool Room machinery

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Element Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure continuous and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems in our Illinois facility. You will perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and support productivity and quality goals.

We value safety, organization, and teamwork, offering competitive compensation, benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match; base salary