Maintenance Technician - PLCs & Equipment (12h Shift)

Matheson Tri-Gas; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

401k

Insurance: Dental, Vision, Life

Wellness Benefit

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Continental Carbonic Products, Matheson is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support production equipment and safety in a 12-hour shift with every other weekend off. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment adjustments, and collaboration across teams at our Illinois facilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, following PSM procedures, and assisting in installation, testing, and validation of new systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or related certifications or training is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience within manufacturing environments, preferably within extrusions or compressions environments with hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces around machinery.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, employment history verification, and records check.
• A Maintenance Skill Level Exam will be administered to determine pay level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in safe, optimal operating condition to protect 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, manuals, or vendor specs.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to manufacturing systems.
• Determine corrective actions based on PLC display messages or other panels.
• Assist with installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Follow Process Safety Management procedures and maintain proper records.
• Oversee equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Notify management of potential equipment issues or abnormalities.
• Assist management in training manufacturing employees in proper equipment use.
• Maintain the Maintenance Repair Area and related repair spaces.
• Assist coworkers with production tasks as requested.

Skills

Hydraulics

Screw compressors

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotics

Ammonia refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree or related certifications

Job description

Continental Carbonic Products, Matheson is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support production equipment and safety in a 12-hour shift with every other weekend off. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment adjustments, and collaboration across teams at our Illinois facilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, following PSM procedures, and assisting in installation, testing, and validation of new systems.