Plant Maintenance Technician II

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Mendota (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician II or III to oversee preventive and reactive maintenance for manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes PM scheduling, repair of equipment to sustain production, and maintaining spare parts inventory.

The position requires 40+ hours weekly, weekend work as needed, and on-call duties for repairs and assistance. Candidate should have strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and PLC ladder diagram comprehension.

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational Diploma required.
• Technician level in electrical, hydraulics, or pneumatics preferred.
• 2–5+ years in industrial maintenance, electrical systems and controls.
• Basic PLC and drive training beneficial.
• Plastic process knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and their controls (DC/AC motors & drives, downstream equipment, chillers).
• Maintain and build job skills through training programs.
• Order replacement parts and control components as needed.
• Support CMMS by completing PM and repair work orders.
• First responder to machine problems; escalate to Electrical Engineering as needed.
• Support daily management directives and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with production staff to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.

Skills

Electrical test tools

Reading schematics

PLC I/O troubleshooting

PLC ladder diagrams

3-phase wiring

Servomotors & drives

Motor control power

Troubleshooting

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Safety procedures

Education

HS / Vocational diploma

Electrical/Hydraulics/Pneumatic tech level

2–5+ years industrial maintenance experience

Basic PLC & Drive training

Plastic process knowledge a plus

Tools

NEC/NFPA 79 codes

Job description

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

• 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

• 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