Plant Maintenance Technician II

Software Placement Group; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Mendota, IL is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician II or III to support plant operations through multi-craft maintenance and electro-mechanical troubleshooting. This on-site, full-time role operates on a 3rd shift (11pm – 7:30am) with overtime and weekend work as needed.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience, strong PLC troubleshooting skills, ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis skills, including PLC troubleshooting (non-programming).
• Eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A, NFPA 79 codes.
• Lock Out Tag Out safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE knowledge.
• Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase wiring and power distribution.
• Experience with AC, DC and Servo Drive / Motor systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
• Motion training with Servo Drives and Motors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• 2-5+ years of Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls experience.
• Basic PLC and Drive training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls including DC/AC motors and drives.
• Perform preventive maintenance and PM/Repair Work Orders.
• Order replacement parts and control components.
• Support CMMS performance and timely completion of PM/Repair Work Orders.
• Serve as first responder for machine problems; escalate to Electrical Engineering as needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Assist Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate with Production Staff to ensure safe operation of plant equipment.
• Oversee and perform preventive and reactive maintenance duties for manufacturing operations.
• Manage PM schedules and spare parts inventory.
• Work 40+ hours weekly, weekends as required, and on-call duties.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Reading ladder logic/diagrams

3 Phase wiring

Servo drives and motors

Excel and Word

Education

High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ohm meter

Megger

Job description

Location: Mendota, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 3rd Shift (11pm – 7:30am), Monday through Friday with flexibility for Sunday-Thursday as needed | Compensation: Maintenance Technician II: $30.05 – $38.60/hour plus overtime; Maintenance Technician III: $34.55 – $44.40/hour plus overtime (includes $1.50/hour shift differential)

Overview

An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician II or Maintenance Technician III to support plant operations through multi-craft maintenance and electro-mechanical troubleshooting. This role is critical to maintaining maximum production rates, executing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship for immigration cases will not be considered.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and their controls, including DC/AC motors and drives, downstream equipment, and chillers
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts and control components from suppliers as needed
• Contribute to CMMS performance through timely completion of PM and Repair Work Orders while ensuring compliance
• Serve as first responder to troubleshoot machine problems, escalating to Electrical Engineering when 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
• Oversee and perform preventive and reactive maintenance duties for manufacturing operations
• Manage and execute PM schedules and maintain an adequate spare parts inventory
• Work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required, and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance

Required qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician II or Maintenance Technician III, with advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis skills, including PLC troubleshooting with the ability to read PLC ladder logic/diagrams (non-programming)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship for immigration cases will not be considered
• Proficient using electrical test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger, etc.
• Understanding of basic machine function and sequence of operations of production machinery
• Proficient in reading electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA 79 codes
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out safety procedures
• Knowledge of Arc Flash and PPE requirements
• Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math
• Knowledge of 3 Phase industrial wiring and power distribution
• Experience with AC, DC and Servo Drive / Motor systems
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking
• Motion training with Servo Drives and Motors
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-5+ years of Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls experience
• Basic PLC and Drive training

Preferred qualifications

• Technician-level experience in electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
• Plastic process knowledge a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Maintenance Technician II: $30.05 – $38.60/hour plus overtime
• Maintenance Technician III: $34.55 – $44.40/hour plus overtime
• Pay includes $1.50/hour shift differential

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced multi-craft maintenance and electro-mechanical skills in a role central to keeping production running safely and efficiently, with competitive hourly pay plus overtime and shift differential.