Plastics Plant Maintenance Technician

Tunceli Projects; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

VPET Plastics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment and facility systems to keep operations safe, efficient, and running.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in plastics manufacturing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Plastics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
• Forklift and aerial lift experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Install, align, and calibrate new equipment and machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Inspect equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Assist with facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical systems, and building repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, GMP, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Communicate repair status with production leadership and fellow technicians.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Welding & fabrication

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school/associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

PLC troubleshooting tools

Measuring instruments

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

VPET Plastics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment and facility systems to keep operations safe, efficient, and running.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in plastics manufacturing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.