Plant Electrician - PLC & Equipment Maintenance (Day Shift)

Rock Entertainment Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Plant Electrician for a day shift in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on performing scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, and reading schematics within a modern facility.

You will support line systems and ensure safety standards are followed. The position requires PLC certification, 1+ year of maintenance in manufacturing, and strong mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic skills.

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.
• Support line systems (lubrication, resin delivery, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• 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 troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science

Tools

CMMS

Meters

Hand/power tools

Job description

Pregis is seeking a Plant Electrician for a day shift in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on performing scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, and reading schematics within a modern facility.

You will support line systems and ensure safety standards are followed. The position requires PLC certification, 1+ year of maintenance in manufacturing, and strong mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic skills.