PLC Controls Technician

Rich Products Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteering & community impact opportunities

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Line Maintenance Technician in Chicago Heights, IL. This role involves performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on plant equipment, as well as conducting preventive maintenance.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with technical school preferred and at least three years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic repair.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Welding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical School graduate

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Chicago Heights, IL, US, 60411

Purpose Statement

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility.

• Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures.
• Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Perform welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Duties may involve: pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing, aligning and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers or stairs.
• Employee regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

Compensation

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range / Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $42.00

EEO Statement

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich’s"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)