Maintenance Technician – PLC & Systems Troubleshooter (Overtime)

Pregis LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Pregis LLC is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support a modern manufacturing facility in a fast-growing packaging company. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment, plus troubleshooting PLCs and drive systems, reading schematics, and maintaining CMMS records.

The ideal candidate has PLC certification, at least 1 year in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills, and experience with tools,

Qualifications

• PLC certification required.
• 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with maintenance work order systems and technical drawings.
• Proficient with hand/power tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Welding and machining experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and AC/DC drive systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documents.
• Complete preventive maintenance checks and document work in CMMS.
• Communicate equipment issues to maintenance and production teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow sanitation protocols.
• Track and report parts usage and inventory levels.
• Follow all safety and compliance standards (OSHA, MSS, SOPs).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PLC certification

Maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting

CMMS/work orders

Reading schematics

Tools and meters

Welding and machining (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree in Mechanics/Electrical/CS

Job description

Pregis LLC is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support a modern manufacturing facility in a fast-growing packaging company. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment, plus troubleshooting PLCs and drive systems, reading schematics, and maintaining CMMS records.

The ideal candidate has PLC certification, at least 1 year in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills, and experience with tools,