Plant Maintenance Specialist

Accelera Staffing; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Plant Maintenance Specialist to support high-speed packaging operations. You will apply your mechanical and electrical expertise to maximize equipment reliability and minimize interruptions on automated production lines.

You will diagnose faults in conveyors and case packers, analyze HMI fault codes for root cause, and collaborate with production teams to improve overall efficiency, while following strict maintenance documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting automated packaging machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving abilities.
• Able to read and interpret HMI fault codes.
• Root-cause analysis of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automated packaging lines to ensure throughput.
• Diagnose faults in conveyors, case packers, sensors, and corrugation equipment.
• Analyze HMI fault logs for root-cause analysis.
• Execute rapid response protocols to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production teams on equipment health and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs during repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

HMI fault codes

Tools

Schneider Electric HMI

Job description

As a Plant Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource for our high-speed packaging operations. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems to drive equipment reliability, minimize operational interruptions, and ensure peak performance across our automated production lines.

About the Role

As a Plant Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource for our high-speed packaging operations. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems to drive equipment reliability, minimize operational interruptions, and ensure peak performance across our automated production lines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of automated packaging lines and secondary equipment to ensure consistent throughput.


• Diagnose and resolve complex faults in conveyors, case packers, sensors, and corrugation machinery.


• Analyze HMI fault logs to perform precise root-cause analysis rather than temporary fixes.


• Execute rapid response protocols to restore equipment functionality and reduce unplanned downtime.


• Collaborate with production teams to provide technical insights regarding equipment health and operational efficiency.


• Maintain rigorous adherence to technical documentation and standard operating procedures during all repairs.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting automated production or high-speed packaging machinery.


• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with a focus on problem-solving.


• Proficiency in interpreting HMI fault codes to identify and rectify system errors.


• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis on industrial equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience maintaining conveyors, sensors, and case packing systems.


• Familiarity with Schneider Electric control interfaces or similar HMI platforms.


• Technical certification or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.