Plant Maintenance Technician II

6 Degrees Search; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stable Manufacturing Company seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician II or III to perform multi-craft maintenance and electro-mechanical duties in a fast-paced plant. Role requires PLC troubleshooting and reading electrical/mechanical drawings, with emphasis on PM and spare parts management.

The position offers 3rd shift (11pm–7:30am), with overtime and occasional Sunday-Thursday scheduling based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• High school or equivalent required.
• PLC and drive systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls (DC/AC drives, motors).
• Build skills through company training programs.
• Order replacement parts and control components as needed.
• Contribute to CMMS with PM and work order completion.
• First responder to troubleshooting machine problems; contact Electrical Eng. as needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency and safety.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of plant equipment with Production staff.

Skills

Electrical test tools

Read drawings (electrical, pneumatics,

Education

High School / Vocational Diploma

Electrical/Mechanics technology emphasis

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Stable Manufacturing Company seeking an experienced plant Maintenance Technician II or III.

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician II or III (multi-craft maintenance/electro-mechanical)

An Industrial Maintenance Technician level III consists of advanced level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis skills including PLC troubleshooting skills with the ability to troubleshoot and read PLC ladder logic/diagrams (non-programming). Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for immigration cases will not be considered.

Pay (includes $1.50/hour for shift differential):

• Maintenance Tech 2: $30.05 - $38.60/hour plus overtime
• Maintenance Tech 3: $34.55 - $44.40/hour plus overtime

3rd Shift: 11pm - 7:30am, with the regular schedule as Monday through Friday with overtime as needed. Must also have flexibility to work a Sunday-Thursday schedule when required by operational needs.

Summary

Oversees and performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include management and execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (DC/AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc.).
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
• 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
• Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Job Skills

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Proficient using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.
• Understanding basic machine function and Sequence Of Operations of production machinery.
• Proficient in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
• Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE Requirements.
• Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution.
• AC, DC and Servo Drive / Motor experience.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
• Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Educational & Preferred Experience

• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic - Preferred
• 2-5+ years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
• Basic PLC and Drive training
• Plastic process knowledge a plus