Production Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient running of production equipment. This role includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on high-speed machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess strong electrical and mechanical skills. Great hourly pay and benefits package available, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in maintenance of high-speed production equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and low voltage systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Record maintenance actions and suggest improvements.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Blueprint reading

Communication in English

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Maintenance Technician

Job ID: PMT-IL

Location: Crystal Lake, IL area

Pay: $30 up to $40/ 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