Night Shift Maintenance Technician (PLC/Automation)

Novolex

Grant Park (IL)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 55,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Maintenance Associate for Grant Park, IL, on the 11:00 PM–7:00 AM shift (Sunday-Thursday). You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on automation equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support safety and 5S programs. Requires PLC/VFD experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Eligible for weekly pay and benefits. The role emphasizes safety, training support, and collaboration with maintenance/production staff in a plastics environment.

Qualifications

Must have strong electrical background with PLC and VFD experience
Troubleshooting and maintenance on automation/production equipment
Experience with 120-480V low voltage and Allen Bradley preferred
HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform basic maintenance and PM on automation/production equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot processing issues
Utilize computer-based inventory system to locate spare parts
Maintain 5S program and safe work practices
Support training of other employees as needed
Be flexible with schedule and keep area clean and safe

Skills

Electrical

PLC programming

VFD

Troubleshooting

5S program

Welding

Forklift

Pneumatics

Vacuum

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Measuring devices

Safety equipment

Maintenance management system

Job description

Eligible for weekly pay and benefits. The role emphasizes safety, training support, and collaboration with maintenance/production staff in a plastics environment.

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