Plastics Plant Maintenance Technician

VPET USA LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VPET Plastics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in a fast-paced plastics environment. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations, with a focus on mechanical and electrical reliability.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, hands-on PLC familiarity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Plastics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• 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 mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and implement repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain plastic processing equipment including injection, blow molding, extrusion, conveyors, and related systems.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and drawings.
• Install, align, and calibrate new equipment.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and modifications as needed.
• Inspect equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Assist with facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical systems, and building repairs.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly.
• Ensure OSHA, GMP, and Lockout/Tagout compliance.
• Maintain 5S in the work area.
• Support continuous improvement to increase reliability.
• Communicate repair status with leadership and teammates.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding

Fabrication

Forklift experience

Aerial lift experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school / trade certification / associate degree

3+ years industrial maintenance experience

Plastics manufacturing experience

Tools

PLC hardware & software

Job description

VPET Plastics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in a fast-paced plastics environment. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations, with a focus on mechanical and electrical reliability.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, hands-on PLC familiarity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with