Production Maintenance Technician

Black-Peak Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Production Maintenance Technician, where your expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting will shine. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed production equipment through preventative and corrective maintenance. You'll collaborate with engineers to solve technical challenges and maintain a safe working environment. This position offers a great hourly pay rate, flexible shift options, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians looking to make a significant impact in a thriving production facility.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance of high-speed production equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Assist in installation of new machinery and maintain spare parts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Low voltage troubleshooting

Conduit running

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Production Maintenance Technician

Job ID: PMT-IL

Location: Crystal Lake, IL area

Pay: $28 up to $35/ hourly + Overtime + great employee benefits

Shift: 2^nd or 3^rd shift opening – your choice

• 2^nd shift – 4:00 pm to 12:30 pm M-F and every other Saturday
• or
• 3^rd shift – 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, M-F, every other Saturday

Description:

The Production Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment. Performs routine facilities maintenance – reports to our Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance for production equipment and machinery, auxiliary equipment, climate control equipment, and material handling equipment, including hoists minimizing downtime.
• Carry out corrective maintenance as required, for production equipment and machinery, minimizing downtime.
• Record all actions taken, as required and suggest improvements to avoid recurrence.
• Research and determine what parts are needed for repair and submit requests for purchase.
• Maintain a level of spare parts to be held.
• Requisition replacements for parts used and new parts for new equipment/machines in line with company procedures.
• Assist in the installation of all, new equipment/machinery ensuring that it meets health & safety legislation.
• Assist the Manufacturing Engineers and Technical supervisors in solving technical or quality-related concerns/problems.
• Support facility maintenance and grounds equipment (restrooms, lights, walkways, loading docks, spring and fall maintenance…. Etc.).
• Complete work orders, inputs new work orders as necessary and updates database.
• Organize and prepare for major repairs, this may include offsite coordination with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years maintenance & troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues on high-speed production equipment.
• Must have previous experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Must have experience troubleshooting low voltage without looking at blueprints (24 DC, 120 & 240 AC)
• Must be able to understand AC and DC drives and experience troubleshooting them
• Must have experience running conduit and pulling wires
• Ability to read, understand blueprints and CAD drawings
• Ability to read and interpret measurements up to a 16^th of an inch using a ruler or tape measure
• No physical limitations – ability to handle physical workload, this person will be on their feet for most of their shift
• Must be able to read, write and orally communicate in English

• Candidate should not live more than a 40-minute commute from Crystal Lake IL production facility
• Candidate must have their own tools and bring with on 1^st day on the job

• H.S. Diploma or GED

Benefits:

Healthcare, Dental, Vision, paid time off, and 401k + tuition reimbursement available